Cryptic crossword clue
American hero Democrat greatly admired 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word REVERED

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "greatly admired" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case greatly admired = revered.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does REVERED mean?

REVERED verb
  1. To regard someone or something with great awe or devotion.
  2. To honour in a form lesser than worship, e.g. a saint, or an idol
REVERED adjective
  1. Respected or given reverence

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