Poetic tribute

ODE

["Here’s a helpful hint for the clue \"Poetic tribute\":\n\n**\"A lyrical work often praising a subject, like Keats' 'Ode to a Nightingale.'\"**\n\nThis hint provides context and an example without directly giving away the answer, making it easier than the original clue while still requiring some thought."]

The clue "Poetic tribute" leads to the answer "ODE" through a straightforward definition. An ode is a type of poem that is typically written to praise or glorify someone or something. Therefore, a "poetic tribute" directly refers to an "ODE," as an ode is a poetic form specifically designed to pay tribute or honor. There is no additional wordplay or puns in this clue; it relies solely on the definition of the word "ode."