Answer:

best

AnswerCrossword Clue
BESTOld-time actress Edna
BESTNonpareil
BESTTops
BESTDefeat
BESTOptimal
BESTA+
BESTTop-level
BESTHighest-quality
BESTOscar-night word
BESTBeatle drummer before Starr
BESTOutcompete
BESTPre-Starr Beatle
BESTCream of the crop
BESTAward-category word
BESTWord before boy or man
BESTTop-rate
BESTLike all-stars
BESTMost outstanding
BESTSunday clothing?
BESTBeat
BESTMost advantageous
BESTOne-up
BESTOutdo
BESTSuperior
BEST".. in Show": 2000 film
BESTMore than better
BESTSuperlatively good
BESTType of bet
BESTSecond to none
BESTTop of the line
BESTTop
BESTWord on a blue ribbon
BESTOutrun, say
BESTStarr predecessor
BESTTop-quality
BEST".. in Show"
BESTAt the top of the heap
BESTBlue ribbon-worthy
BESTLetter sign-off
BESTAs good as it gets