Top of a deck (3)

I believe the answer is:

ace

(Other definitions for ace that I've seen before include "Top card or champion" , "Outstanding" , "Single unit on playing cards" , "even higher than the king" , "winner in court" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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