What does the cryptic crossword clue "Superlatively silky southern vegetable best when tip discarded (8)" mean?

The definition is "Superlatively silky". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="southern") + LEEK (synonym="vegetable") + EST (synonym="EST") = SLEEKEST The answer is SLEEKEST.

Superlatively silky southern vegetable best when tip discarded (8)

Independent Cryptic #12065 | 12 Across | 2025-06-10 flower

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