Some centrists badmouthing candidate got the better of them (6)
I believe the answer is:
outdid
'some' is the definition.
The answer and definition are not the same part of speech. However, adjectives and past participle verbs can sometimes define each other.
I can't explain the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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