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What croupier might say is perfect? (5)

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ideal

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'is perfect?' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for ideal that I've seen before include "existing only in imagination" , "A deli (anag.)" , "Model of excellance" , "Just the ticket" , "Most suitable" .)

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