The best of the best Crossword Clue

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AONE

(4 letters)

CLASSA

(6 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. selected as the best
(noun)
1. a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status

Hint 2: Clue Definition

BEST (noun)
1. Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
2. the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
BEST (adjective)
1. (comparative and superlative of `well’) wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
2. (superlative of `good’) having the most positive qualities
BEST (adverb)
1. from a position of superiority or authority
BEST (verb)
1. get the better of

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

AONE
(4 letters)
CLASSA
(6 letters)

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