What does the cryptic crossword clue "Best man enthralled by precious stone (7)" mean?

The definition is "Best". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). TIM (synonym="our second random man") in OPAL (synonym="precious stone") = OPTIMAL; definition: "Best" The answer is OPTIMAL.

Best man enthralled by precious stone (7)

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