Crossword Clue:

the top part of anything

Answer	Crossword Clue
CREAM	The best part of anything.
DREGS	The most worthless part of anything.
RINSECYCLE	Part of washing ... or what's exhibited by the shaded letters from top to bottom

KERNEL	Central part of anything.
CREAM	Best part of anything.
SOUL	Essential part of anything.
BASEMENT	Lowest part of anything.
FAT	Richest part of anything.
MEMBER	Distinct part of anything.
FRONT	Foremost part of anything
CORE	Most important part of anything.