Cherished
Crossword Clue & Answers

3 December 2021
Last seen in: Irish Independent - Simple

We found 15 answers for the crossword clue 'Cherished', the most recent of which was seen in the Irish Independent - Simple.

We've seen this clue in both CRYPTIC and NON-CRYPTIC crossword publications.

We have given Cherished a popularity rating of 'Very Common' because it has featured in a numerous crossword publications and has multiple answers.

As well as being a clue we've also seen Cherished as an answer itself some 13 times.

Cherished is a single word clue made up of 9 letters.

We most recently saw this clue in 'Irish Independent - Simple' on Friday, 17 December 2021 with the answer being DEAR, but the most popular answer for this clue is ADORED.

We've seen this clue in the following publications:

• Irish Independent - Simple - 17 Dec 2021
• Evening Standard Easy Crossword - 15 Oct 2021
• Evening Standard Easy Crossword - 24 Sep 2021
• The Mirror Classic - 15 Jun 2021
• The Sun Cryptic - 21 May 2021
• The Guardian Quick - 13 May 2021
• The Mirror Classic - 22 Apr 2021
• The Mirror Classic - 5 Dec 2020
• The Mirror Classic - 6 Nov 2020
• The Mirror Classic - 20 Oct 2020

Definitions and usage

Before we get to our crossword answers for 'Cherished', take a look at the definitions and example uses below, sometimes these help you think of different words or phrases that are common to 'Cherished' and give you a hint.

• Characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted"

Crossword Answers

3 Letters

PET
A domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

4 Letters

DEAR
A sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)

5 Letters

BOSOM
A close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family"

LOVED
Held dear; "his loved companion of many years"

6 Letters

ADORED
Regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god); "adored grandchildren"; "an idolized wife"

NURSED
(of an infant) breast-fed

PRIZED

WANTED
Characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted"

7 Letters

BELOVED
A beloved person; used as terms of endearment

8 Letters

HELDDEAR

PRECIOUS
Of high worth or cost; "diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones"

9 Letters

ENSHRINED

TREASURED
Characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted"

11 Letters

NEARANDDEAR

15 Letters

NEARTOONESHEART