Hierarchy's highest level (4)

I believe the answer is:

apex

(Other definitions for apex that I've seen before include "Culmination" , "Pointed top" , "Uppermost tip" , "The tip or highest point (4)" , "Summit or peak" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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