The term 'be too fond' can be broken down into four crossword solutions: DOTE (4 letters), doter (5 letters), doted (5 letters), and dotes (5 letters). DOTE is a verb meaning to show excessive fondness or love for someone or something. A doter is a person who dotes, and doted is the past tense of DOTE. Dotes is the third-person singular present tense of DOTE. Therefore, the phrase 'be too fond' can be interpreted as showing excessive fondness or love for someone or something.