The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word ESTEEM
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More clues leading to the result ESTEEM
- European actress finally lifted suitable prize
- Returning, encounters Eastern regard
- Judge encounters advocate, finally, when returning
- Consider hunt gatherings savage ultimately, on reflection
- Respect shown by eastern power in speech
- After rising, comes to English judge
- Think highly of events European backed
- Pirate’s last encounters brought back treasure
- Coming back, encounters English value
- Approval as European joins up
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The straight part
We know that "reputation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case reputation = esteem.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 ESTEEM mean?
ESTEEM noun- Favourable regard.
- To set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.
- To regard something as valuable; to prize.
- To look upon something in a particular way.
- To judge; to estimate; to appraise