What does the cryptic crossword clue "Great conductor, a match for the most appealing (6)" mean?

The definition is "the most appealing". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CU (synonym="great conductor, copper") + TEST (synonym="match") = CUTEST; definition: "the most appealing" The answer is CUTEST.

Great conductor, a match for the most appealing (6)

Times Cryptic #28697 | 9 Down | 2023-09-01 flower

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