What does the cryptic crossword clue "French miss typical ending for superlative fashion mag (7)" mean?

The definition is "French miss". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EST (synonym="typical ending for superlative") + ELLE (synonym="fashion mag") = ESTELLE; definition: "French miss" The answer is ESTELLE.

French miss typical ending for superlative fashion mag (7)

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