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Last in series is best (8)

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I believe the answer is:

ultimate

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This clue could be a double definition.

'last in series' is the first definition.
'ultimate' can be an answer for 'last' (I've seen this before). I am unsure of the 'in series' bit.

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

'is' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for ultimate that I've seen before include "Last, final or extreme" , "Mutilate in last possible way" , "Last possible, final" , "Last or concluding element" , "The last element of a series" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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