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Respect for a regal method of self-expression (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

awe

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

'a regal method of self-expression' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'a' is within the answer.
The remaining letters 'we' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for awe that I've seen before include "Feeling of wonder and respect" , "Overwhelming feeling" , "Fear; reverence" , "Amazement" , "Feeling of wonder or admiration" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian, The Irish News and The Globe and Mail.
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