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Best digs around so they say (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

prize

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'best' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for prize that I've seen before include "See 16" , "Reward for win" , "See 24 Down" , "Booty" , "Reward won in competition" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.
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