The Clue
Surpass (5 letter answer)
The Answer
TRUMP
Tags
Notes
The answer TRUMP is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1200 puzzles.
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Definition
TRUMP as a noun:
1. (trump, trump card) = a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps; "the ace of trumps is a sure winner"
2. (bridge or whist) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand; "clubs were declared trumps"; "a trump can take a trick even when a card of a different suit is led"
3. (cornet, horn, trumpet, trump) = a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves
TRUMP as a verb:
1. produce a sound as if from a trumpet
2. (outdo, outflank, trump, best, scoop) = get the better of; "the goal was to best the competition"
3. (trump, ruff) = play a trump
4. (trump, trump out) = proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare