| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| UPONE | Ahead, as in a competition. |
| EDGEOUT | Just beat, as in a competition |
| BIRL | Rotate, as a log in competition |
| ONEUP | Ahead, as in golf. |
| DORMY | In golf, ahead by as many holes as are left to be played |
| NIPANDTUCK | Very close, as a competition |
| HEATEDUP | Became more intense, as a competition |
