Eastern (anag) — resembling most closely (7)

I believe the answer is:

nearest

(Other definitions for nearest that I've seen before include "Rat seen (anag.)" , "Most local" , "Most imminent - most mean" , "Relations" , "most like Scrooge at first" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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