American style acclaim for Ms Blackman (5)

I believe the answer is:

honor

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'american style acclaim' is the definition.
'honor' can be an answer for 'acclaim' (I've seen this in another clue). I am not certain of the 'american style' bit.

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(Other definitions for honor that I've seen before include "US honour" , "-- Blackman, English actress" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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