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… top with whipped cream right away! (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

acme

'top' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'whipped cream right away' is the wordplay.
'whipped' indicates an anagram.
'right' becomes 'r' (common abbreviation).
'away' is a deletion indicator.
'cream' with 'r' taken away is 'ceam'.
'ceam' with letters rearranged gives 'ACME'.

'with' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for acme that I've seen before include "Top; peak" , "Highest stage of development" , "Summit of achievement" , "Pinnacle" , "Zenith - optimum" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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