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Rewritten epitaphs are most favourable (8)

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I believe the answer is:

happiest

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'most favourable' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are superlative adjectives. Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'rewritten epitaphs' is the wordplay.
'rewritten' indicates an anagram.
'epitaphs' anagrammed gives 'HAPPIEST'.

'are' is the link.

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(Other definitions for happiest that I've seen before include "Most contented and satisfied" , "Most content" , "Most gay" , "Gladdest" , "extremely contented" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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