Fair share taken after fuss - what exalted regard! (9)
I believe the answer is:
adoration
'exalted regard' is the definition.
'adoration' can be an answer for 'regard' (I have seen 'high regard' mean 'adoration' so perhaps 'regard' could also mean 'adoration'). I'm not sure about the 'exalted' bit.
'fair share taken after fuss' is the wordplay.
'fair share' becomes 'ration' (a ration is a share of a limited resource. I am not sure about the 'fair' bit.).
'taken after' says to put letters next to each other.
'fuss' becomes 'ado' (synonyms).
'ration' put after 'ado' is 'ADORATION'.
'what' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for adoration that I've seen before include "Deep love and respect" , "Hero-worship" , "holding someone up a lot" , "Great affection" , "What star gets from fans" .)