What does the cryptic crossword clue "Beloved Dutch listener (4)" mean?

The definition is "Beloved". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). D (first_letter="Dutch") + EAR (synonym="listener") = DEAR; definition: "Beloved" The answer is DEAR.

Beloved Dutch listener (4)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16657 | 24 Across | 2021-09-06 flower

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