Abigail Van ___ (“Dear Abby” pen name) Crossword Clue

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Abigail Van ___ (“Dear Abby” pen name) Crossword Answer

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DEAR (noun)
1. a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
2. a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
DEAR (adjective)
1. with or in a close or intimate relationship
2. having a high price
DEAR (adverb)
1. with affection
2. at a great cost

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Across

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