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First-class addition to dessert, perhaps (7)

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I believe the answer is:

topping

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'first-class' is the definition.
(old-fashioned term meaning excellent)

'addition to dessert perhaps' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'to' is present in the answer.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

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(Other definitions for topping that I've seen before include "murder" , "Garnish - splendid!" , "Polishing off" , "Absolutely excellent!" , "garnish for food" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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