Cryptic crossword clue
Source admitting wealthy figure mostly gets esteemed 4-7-2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 15 letter word WELL-THOUGHT-OF

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What does WELL-THOUGHT-OF mean?

WELL-THOUGHT-OF adjective
  1. Highly esteemed; well regarded.

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