Elegant style in which ice cream is served (4)

I believe the answer is:

chic

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

'style in which ice cream is served' is the wordplay.
'CHIC' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I'm uncertain how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for chic that I've seen before include "Trendy" , "Unwanted sounds" , "Smart and stylish, in a French kind of way" , "Well turned out" , "Stylishly turned out" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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