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The best thing for strawberries? (5)

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I believe the answer is:

cream

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'the best' is the definition.
(both can mean the elite)

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(Other definitions for cream that I've seen before include "Very best; pale yellow" , "best people" , "Best - ointment" , "Elite; pale yellow" , "It rises to the top, the best" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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