ENDEARMENTS
Credit: LA Times Crossword - Sept. 7. 2008
Josiah Breward

Each clue below can be answered with a word or phrase containing a term of endearment, as in BELOVED INFIDEL.

1. Euphemism for weight we hate
2. Miniature dwelling
3. Sultan of Swat
4. An offer you can't refuse
5. Last letter, perhaps
6. It really bugs you
7. Beehive
8. George, Mary, Wendy, John, and Michael
9. Make something seem more appealing than it actually is

Answers:

1. Love handles
2. Dollhouse
3. Babe Ruth
4. Sweetheart deal
5. Dear John
6. Pet peeve
7. Honeycomb
8. The Darling family in Peter Pan
9. Sugarcoat