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Quantity is under par, but still supreme (9)

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I believe the answer is:

paramount

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'still supreme' is the definition.
'paramount' can be an answer for 'supreme' (I've seen this in another clue). I am unsure of the 'still' bit.

'quantity is under par' is the wordplay.
'quantity' becomes 'amount' (synonyms).
'is under' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'amount' put after 'par' is 'PARAMOUNT'.

'but' is the link.

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(Other definitions for paramount that I've seen before include "Pre-eminent - movie maker" , "Superior to all others" , "Predominant" , "Supreme - Hollywood studio" , "Of overriding importance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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