Cryptic crossword clue
Youth accepts universal homage

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word LAUD

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The straight part
We know that "homage" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case homage = laud.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LAUD mean?

LAUD noun
  1. Praise or glorification.
  2. Hymn of praise.
  3. (in the plural, also Lauds) A prayer service following matins.
LAUD verb
  1. To praise, to glorify

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