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Mangetout with this coating might steal a march on them (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

outwit

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'coating might steal a march on them' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'mangetout with' is the wordplay.
'OUTWIT' is hidden within the letters.
But, I am not sure how the hidden word is indicated.

'this' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for outwit that I've seen before include "Intellectually get the better of" , "Mentally get the better of" , "Outsmart" , "Get the better of by cunning" , "Hoodwink" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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