The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word VALUED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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What does VALUED mean?
VALUED verb- To estimate the value of; judge the worth of something.
- To fix or determine the value of; assign a value to, as of jewelry or art work.
- To regard highly; think much of; place importance upon.
- To hold dear.
- Having a value, esteemed.