What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ideal cover secured by upper-class Scotsman (7)" mean?

The definition is "Ideal". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). U (synonym="TOP") + TOP (synonym="TOP") + IAN (synonym="TOP") = UTOPIAN; definition: "Ideal" The answer is UTOPIAN.

Ideal cover secured by upper-class Scotsman (7)

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