Cryptic crossword clue
Old lover attached to gangster and rocker gets praised 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does EXALTED mean?

EXALTED 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.
EXALTED adjective
  1. Praised, honored.
  2. Noble, sublime; heavenly.
  3. Elated; blissful.

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