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Most attractive odds in clue challenge (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cutest

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'most attractive' is the definition.
('cute' can be similar in meaning to 'attractive')

'odds in clue challenge' is the wordplay.
'odds in clue' becomes 'cu' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'challenge' becomes 'test' (I've seen this in another clue).
'cu'+'test'='CUTEST'

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(Other definitions for cutest that I've seen before include "Most appealing" , "Most clever" , "Most sweet and endearing" , "Most astute" , "Most quaint and attractive" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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