Carp end up acclaimed (7)

I believe the answer is:

praised

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'acclaimed' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'carp end up' is the wordplay.
'carp end' becomes 'p' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'up' becomes 'raised' (similar in meaning).
'p'+'raised'='PRAISED'

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(Other definitions for praised that I've seen before include "Expressed admiration for" , "Acclaimed" , "Spoke well of" , "Expressed approval of" , "Lauded, extolled" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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