Crossword Genius

Current agreement faultless (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ideal

'faultless' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'current agreement' is the wordplay.
'current' becomes 'I' (symbol for electric current).
'agreement' becomes 'deal' (deal is a kind of agreement).
'i'+'deal'='IDEAL'

(Other definitions for ideal that I've seen before include "Ultimate standard of perfection" , "Very eager (to see)" , "Perfect; visionary" , "immaculate" , "Embodying perfection" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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