Chosen as the best (5)

I believe the answer is:

elite

(Other definitions for elite that I've seen before include "top drawer?" , "Aristocratic" , "Superior group in society" , "Select body, cream" , "A privileged or superior social group" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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