Crossword Genius

Connoisseur's top bid for chest (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

coffer

'chest' is the definition.
(coffer is a kind of chest)

'connoisseur's top bid' is the wordplay.
'top' indicates taking the first letters.
'bid' becomes 'offer' ('offer' can be a synonym of 'bid').
The initial letter of 'connoisseurs' is 'c'.
'c'+'offer'='COFFER'

'for' is the link.

(Other definitions for coffer that I've seen before include "Treasure chest" , "Chest for storing valuables" , "safe" , "Strongbox" , "Money chest sounds like one with lung trouble" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.