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The biggest of all, try to capture (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tallest

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'the biggest' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'all try to capture' is the wordplay.
'try' becomes 'test' (test is a kind of try).
'to capture' indicates putting letters inside.
'all' placed inside 'test' is 'TALLEST'.

'of' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for tallest that I've seen before include "highest standing" , "Of greatest height" , "most unlikely" , "Highest in stature" , "Most lofty" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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