Best (5)
'best' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for ideal that I've seen before include "'Perfect, model (5)'" , "Utopian; yardstick" , "Textbook" , "Paradigm" , "Exemplary" .)
'best' is the definition.
(elite can mean the very best of a group)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for elite that I've seen before include "Group enjoying superior status" , "Creme de la creme" , "First-class" , "Superior group in society" , "Exclusive set" .)
'best' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for outdo that I've seen before include "Beat" , "Surpass - overshadow - excel" , "Br superior to (someone)" , "Overcome" , "Perform better than surpass" .)
'best' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for worst that I've seen before include "Most unpleasant" , "the pits" , "Lowest of the low" , "Direst" , "Get better of; very bad" .)
'best' is the definition.
(both can mean the elite)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for cream that I've seen before include "Pick - fatty part of milk" , "best people" , "Best - substitute for shaving soap" , "Milk product" , "Fat-rich part of milk" .)
I'm afraid I can't explain this answer.
Can you help me to learn more?
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">best</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(optimum means the best possible)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for optimum that I've seen before include "Best (result)" , "The best possible" , "Most favourable (conditions)" , "Most favourable amount" , "top condition" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">best</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(optimal means the best)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for optimal that I've seen before include "Ideal" , "as good as can be" , "Most desirable" , "In the best condition" , "couldn't be better" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">best</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(thesaurus)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for topmost that I've seen before include "Supreme" , "Highest" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">best</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(top can mean the very best)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for top that I've seen before include "Most successful" , "Surface" , "Crown" , "Peak; child's toy" , "Pinnacle" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">best</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for outstrip that I've seen before include "As to purist, surpass or run faster" , "Exceed in performance" , "Move faster than and overtake" , "Leave behind" , "Move faster than (someone else)" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">best</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(similar in meaning)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for greatest that I've seen before include "Most important!" , "Not to be surpassed" , "Unsurpassable" , "Most celebrated" , "Best-ever" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">best</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for nicest that I've seen before include "Most acceptable" , "most appetising" , "Most agreeable" , "Most pleasing" , "I scent in the most pleasant way" .)