Public acclaim (5)

I believe the answer is:

kudos

(Other definitions for kudos that I've seen before include "Great prestige" , "Pat on the back" , "Prestige; recognition" , "Pats on the back" , "Praise, honour" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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