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Insect in a pickle? Most delightful! (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nicest

'most delightful' is the definition.

'insect in a pickle?' is the wordplay.
'in a pickle?' indicates anagramming the letters (UK expression meaning 'in trouble or difficulty').
'insect' is an anagram of 'NICEST'.

(Other definitions for nicest that I've seen before include "Most attractive" , "most appetising" , "Best" , "Insect (anag)" , "Sin etc (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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