What does the cryptic crossword clue "Best rating for literary motif (5)" mean?

The definition is "literary motif". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TOP (synonym="best") + OS (synonym="ordinary seaman, rating") = TOPOS; definition: "literary motif" The answer is TOPOS.

Best rating for literary motif (5)

Times Cryptic #28869 | 21 Down | 2024-03-20 flower

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