The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word REVERE
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result REVERE
- The Queen always up for respect
- Respect always joining queen and English
- Show great respect for son escaping misfortune
- Worship always has its place in religious education
- Respect Queen demanding that soprano leaves
- Admire an American hero
- Paul, have some respect!
- Greatly admire legendary American rider
- Respect change in direction – succeeded leaving
- Priest leading prior to worship
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The straight part
We know that "Admire/an American hero" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case admire/an american hero = revere.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does REVERE mean?
REVERE noun- A revers
- To regard someone or something with great awe or devotion.
- To honour in a form lesser than worship, e.g. a saint, or an idol