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In this round, you get the better of (4)

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I believe the answer is:

beat

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This clue might be a double definition.

'in this round you' is the first definition.
'beat' can be an answer for 'round' ('beat' can be a synonym of 'round'). I am unsure of the remainder of the definition.

'get the better of' is the second definition.
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(Other definitions for beat that I've seen before include "buffet" , "Regular route of a policeman" , "Worst - best" , "Get the better of in competition" , "Surpass (a score)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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