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Best part of novel item (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

elite

'best part' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'of novel item' is the wordplay.
'of' indicates a hidden word.
'ELITE' can be found hidden inside 'novel item'.

(Other definitions for elite that I've seen before include "A privileged or superior social group" , "Group enjoying superior status" , "Selected as the best" , "Aristocratic" , "top drawer?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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