What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old troll regularly getting acclaim (5)" mean?

The definition is "Old". The wordplay uses alternating, charade. EX (synonym of "Old") + TOL (alternate letters of "troll") [alternating: "regularly"]; definition: "acclaim" The answer is EXTOL.

Old troll regularly getting acclaim (5)

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