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Everyone ate stolen sandwiches -- most smart! (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

neatest

'most smart' is the definition.
('neat' can be a synonym of 'smart')

'everyone ate stolen sandwiches' is the wordplay.
'sandwiches' indicates a hidden word (the answer is sandwiched in by the clue).
'NEATEST' is hidden within 'everyone ate stolen'.

(Other definitions for neatest that I've seen before include "Most smart" , "Most tidy" , "Seat ten (anag)" , "best-looking desk, say?" , "Most orderly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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