What does the cryptic crossword clue "Most offensive row is "not English" (7)" mean?

The definition is "Most offensive". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RANK (synonym="row") + EST (synonym="is, in French, not English") = RANKEST; definition: "Most offensive" The answer is RANKEST.

Most offensive row is "not English" (7)

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