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Top bets may be lost (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

best

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'top' is the definition.
(associated in meaning)

'bets may be lost' is the wordplay.
'bets' can be anagrammed to 'BEST'.
However, I'm unsure how the anagram is indicated.

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(Other definitions for best that I've seen before include "former football star" , "Limit of one's ability" , "To the highest standard" , "Of the highest quality" , "Most outstanding" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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