Cryptic crossword clue
Cut up and left gutted — praise needed 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word EXALT

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The straight part
We know that "praise" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case praise = exalt.
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.
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What does EXALT mean?

EXALT verb
  1. To honor; to hold in high esteem.
  2. To raise in rank, status etc., to elevate.
  3. To elate, or fill with the joy of success.
  4. To refine or subtilize.

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