The Clue
Best (7 letter answer)
The Answer
SURPASS
Tags
Notes
The answer SURPASS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
Related Clues
Outdo
Go one better
Definition
SURPASS as a verb:
1. (excel, stand out, surpass) = distinguish oneself; "She excelled in math"
2. (surpass, outstrip, outmatch, outgo, exceed, outdo, surmount, outperform) = be or do something to a greater degree; "her performance surpasses that of any other student I know"; "She outdoes all other athletes"; "This exceeds all my expectations"; "This car outperforms all others in its class"
3. (travel by, pass by, surpass, go past, go by, pass) = pass by; "A black limousine passed by when she looked out the window"; "He passed his professor in the hall"; "One line of soldiers surpassed the other"
4. (exceed, transcend, surpass) = go beyond; "Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds"