Word that opens a 4d, usually — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the February 14 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
DEAR
4 letters
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Where this clue appears
February 14 2026
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword February 14 2026
DEAR
"___ Santa" (start of a Christmas letter, often)
DEAR
4
"___ Santa" (start of a Christmas letter)
DEAR
4
___ Santa (Christmastime letter starter)
DEAR
4
"___ Santa" (start of a Christmas letter)
DEAR
4
"___ Society," song about social media by Madison Beer that you can listen to on "World Social Media Day"
DEAR
4
"___ Santa ..." (letter opener)
DEAR
4
(4/6) Start drafting the letter with this friendly greeting used endearingly to refer to someone very close
DEAR
4
Endearment that's contained within?
DEAR
4
"___ diary ..." (affectionate diary entry starter)
DEAR
4
"___ Santa ..." (letter opener)
DEAR
4
"___ Diary ..."
DEAR
4
First word in a letter, usually
DEAR
4
First three letters of the alphabet
ABC
3
___ Angeles, largest city in California
LOS
3
___ Moines, Iowa
DES
3
Plant anchor that's underground
ROOT
4
1984 horror film "A Nightmare on ___ Street"
ELM
3
Tree that produces acorns
OAK
3
Lion's luxuriant locks
MANE
4
Pegs for golf balls
TEES
4
"___: Miami" (police drama series): Abbr.
CSI
3
Ignited, as a scented candle
LIT
3
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