Overwhelm with excellence (3)

I believe the answer is:

awe

(Other definitions for awe that I've seen before include "Great dread" , "Overwhelming feeling" , "A mix of fear and wonder" , "Reverential respect" , "Reverential feeling" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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