Related Clues:

• Chinchilla, for one
• Darling
• Mouse or beaver, e.g.
• Term of endearment
• Favorite
• 43-Across offering
• Prized
• Astro or Asta, e.g.
• Canoodle
• Sulky state
• Pique
• Four-footed friend
• Most preferred
• Favorite one
• See 2-Down