Crossword Clue:

Beats by a small margin

AnswerCrossword Clue
EDGESBeats by a small margin
BARELYBy a small margin
UPONEWinning by a small margin
NOSEDOUTDefeated by a small margin.
EDGEOUTPrevail by a small margin
UPONEAhead by a small margin
ANOSEBy ... (by a very small margin).
NOSED... out (defeated by a small margin).