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Defeated (6)

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'defeated' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for bested that I've seen before include "Defeated or outwitted" , "Worsted" , "Conquered, overcame" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald, The Times, The Mirror, The Telegraph, The Independent, the Penny Press, The Sun and the Evening Standard.
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