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Top geezer is match official (4,3)

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I believe the answer is:

best man

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'match official' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'top geezer' is the wordplay.
'top' becomes 'best' (similar in meaning).
'geezer' becomes 'man' (I've seen this before).
'best'+'man'='BEST MAN'

'is' is the link.

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(Other definitions for best man that I've seen before include "Bridegroom's mate" , "Supporting male actor at a wedding" , "Groom's friend" , "Bridegroom's friend" , "Key union facilitator r" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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