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Best artist in the aristocracy? (3-6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

top-drawer

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'best artist in the aristocracy?' is the definition.
'top drawer' can be an answer for 'best' (informal phrase meaning the best available). I am not certain of the 'artist in the aristocracy?' bit.

'best artist' is the wordplay.
'best' becomes 'top' (top can mean the very best).
'artist' becomes 'drawer' (drawer is a kind of artist).
'top'+'drawer'='TOP-DRAWER'

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(Other definitions for top-drawer that I've seen before include "Perfect" , "Of the highest standing" , "of high social standing" , "Excellent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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