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Lift up old key (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

exalt

'lift up' is the definition.
(I know that exalt is a kind of lift up)

'old key' is the wordplay.
'old' becomes 'ex' (prefix meaning former or onetime).
'key' becomes 'alt' (the Alt keyboard button).
'ex'+'alt'='EXALT'

(Other definitions for exalt that I've seen before include "Raise in rank, character, or status" , "Praise, glorify or honor" , "Elevate" , "Praise - latex (anag)" , "Honour - raise up" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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