What does the cryptic crossword clue "The best European diet (5)" mean?

The definition is "The best". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (synonym of "European") + LITE (synonym of "diet"); definition: "The best" The answer is ELITE.

The best European diet (5)

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