Crossword Genius

Celebrate twofold backing (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

laud

'celebrate' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'twofold backing' is the wordplay.
'twofold' becomes 'dual' (synonyms).
'backing' is a reversal indicator.
'dual' backwards is 'LAUD'.

(Other definitions for laud that I've seen before include "Praise highly" , "Praise - celebrate" , "Archbishop of Canterbury, executed 1645" , "Praise, magnify" , "'Praise, glorify (4)'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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