Holds dear
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is CHERISHES.
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Why it fits
CHERISHES is the 9-letter answer to “Holds dear” in the January 11, 2020 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so CHERISHES both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.