What does the cryptic crossword clue "Best, perhaps, granny's hairpiece (7)" mean?

The definition is "hairpiece". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TOP (synonym of "Best,") + KNOT (synonym of "granny's"); definition: "hairpiece" The answer is TOPKNOT.

Best, perhaps, granny's hairpiece (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29256 | 5 Down | 2023-12-18 flower

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