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Superior and wise custom? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

usage

'custom?' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'superior and wise' is the wordplay.
'superior' becomes 'U' (U can mean upper-class, as in U and non-U speech).
'and' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'wise' becomes 'sage' (similar in meaning).
'u'+'sage'='USAGE'

(Other definitions for usage that I've seen before include "Interest of old" , "Habitual custom" , "management" , "Utilisation" , "Habit" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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