The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word LOVED
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What does LOVED mean?
LOVED verb- (usually transitive, sometimes intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).
- To need, thrive on.
- To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like.
- (usually transitive, sometimes intransitive) To care deeply about, to be dedicated to (someone or something).
- To derive delight from a fact or situation.
- To have sex with (perhaps from make love).
- To praise; commend.
- To praise as of value; prize; set a price on.
- Being the object of love.