Most man-like, except for bust (8)

I believe the answer is:

butchest

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'most man-like' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'except for bust' is the wordplay.
'except for' becomes 'but' (I've seen this in another clue).
'bust' becomes 'chest' (I've seen this before).
'but'+'chest'='BUTCHEST'

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(Another definition for butchest that I've seen is " Most manly".)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.

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