| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| UNSEAT | Beat, as the incumbent |
| UNSEAT | Beat the incumbent |
| UNSEAT | Defeat, as the incumbent |
| THROB | Beat, as the heart |
| ACEOUT | Beat, as the competition |
| DANCEDTO | Synced with, as the beat |
| RIO | It beat out Madrid as host city for the 2016 Olympics |
