| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| transcends | Surpass (a person or an achievement) |
| transcended | Surpass (a person or an achievement) |
| transcending | Surpass (a person or an achievement) |
| emulating | Match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation |
| bettering | Improve on or surpass (an existing or previous level or achievement) |
| bettered | Improve on or surpass (an existing or previous level or achievement) |
