Cryptic crossword clue
Funny person, though not initially the best 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word CREAM

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The straight part

We know that "the best" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case the best = cream.

The cryptic/wordplay part

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What does CREAM mean?

1. The butterfat/milkfat part of milk which rises to the top; this part when separated from the remainder.
2. A yellowish white colour; the colour of cream.
3. Frosting, custard, creamer or another substance similar to the oily part of milk or to whipped cream.
4. The best part of something.
5. A viscous aqueous oil/fat emulsion with a medicament added, used to apply that medicament to the skin. (compare with ointment)
6. Semen.
7. The chrism or consecrated oil used in anointing ceremonies.

1. To puree, to blend with a liquifying process.
2. To turn a yellowish white colour; to give something the color of cream.
3. To obliterate, to defeat decisively.
4. To ejaculate (used of either gender).
5. To ejaculate in (clothing).
6. To rub, stir, or beat (butter) into a light creamy consistency.
7. To skim, or take off by skimming, as cream.
8. To take off the best or choicest part of.
9. To furnish with, or as if with, cream.
10. To gather or form cream.

1. Cream-coloured; having a yellowish white colour.

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