Cryptic crossword clue
US psychiatrist that is ultimately seen amid toprankers 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ALIENIST

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We know that "US psychiatrist" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case us psychiatrist = alienist.
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What does ALIENIST mean?

ALIENIST noun
  1. An expert in mental illness, especially with reference to legal ramifications.
  2. A psychiatrist or psychologist.

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