What does the cryptic crossword clue "Best and last to be roughed up like third pig's house? (8)" mean?

The definition is "l ik e third pig’s house". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BEST (synonym="BEST") + LAST (synonym="LAST") = STABLEST The answer is STABLEST.

Best and last to be roughed up like third pig's house? (8)

Independent Cryptic #11644 | 27 Across | 2024-02-05 flower

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