They're on the top floor or shelf? (10)

I believe the answer is:

penthouses

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'they're on the top floor' is the definition.

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for penthouses that I've seen before include "Posh dwellings" , "luxury flats" , "where rich people live?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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