Cryptic crossword clue
Queen, say, starts off every duty held in admiration 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word HONOURED

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "held in admiration" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case held in admiration = honoured.
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Crossword Answer definitions

HONOURED verb
  1. To think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of
  2. To conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like)
  3. To confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone)
  4. To make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft, etc.)
HONOURED adjective
  1. Respected, having received honour.

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