Build the best ceremonial pieces around (5)
I believe the answer is:
erect
'build' is the definition.
(I know that erect is a type of build)
'best ceremonial pieces around' is the wordplay.
'pieces' says the answer is hidden in the clue (I've seen 'piece' mean this).
'around' is a reversal indicator.
'tcere' is hidden within 'best ceremonial'.
'tcere' written backwards gives 'ERECT'.
'the' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for erect that I've seen before include "Standing straight" , "Build, put up" , "Standing vertically" , "Crete (anag)" , "Upright; construct" .)