Cryptic crossword clue
Bowler rated “fantastic”, the best there is 5-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word WORLD-BEATER

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What does WORLD-BEATER mean?

WORLD-BEATER noun
  1. Someone or something superior to all others of its sort.

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