Best approach to the attic (3-6)

I believe the answer is:

top-flight

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(Other definitions for top-flight that I've seen before include "Of the highest class" , "Excellent -- best possible" , "Superior" , "Highest level" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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