The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word IDOLISED
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More clues leading to the result IDOLISED
- I had poor Isolde worshipped
- Lois died unexpectedly, greatly adored
- Respected papers covering party spreading lies
- Soiled contents of wide pants revered
- I perform song about last of Mohicans that’s adored
- Some celebrities being so scatty lose ID repeatedly
- Rear end missing from sculpture of soldier I’d put on a pedestal
- Greatly admired intricate doilies
- Loved the daughter, so I lied foolishly to protect
- I had oldies pampered over and held dear
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "held dear" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case held dear = idolised.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does IDOLISED mean?
IDOLISED verb- To make an idol of, or to worship as an idol.
- To adore excessively; to revere immoderately.