Choicest (4)

I believe the answer is:

best

(Other definitions for best that I've seen before include "or just the opposite?" , "unbeatable" , "Most excellent; outwit" , "Superlatively good" , "Optimal" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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