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Elizabeth covering student in praise (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bless

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

'elizabeth covering student' is the wordplay.
'elizabeth' becomes 'Bess'.
'covering' indicates putting letters inside.
'student' becomes 'l' (as in L-plates for learner drivers).
'bess' enclosing 'l' is 'BLESS'.

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for bless that I've seen before include "set aside for holy purpose?" , "Isn't that sweet?" , "Sanctify" , "Invoke divine favour on" , "Give honour to" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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