Answer: outfox

AnswerCrossword Clue
OUTFOXGet the better of
OUTFOXBest with wiles
OUTFOXGet the best of
OUTFOXEmulate Columbo, vis- -vis his suspect
OUTFOXWin a battle of wits with
OUTFOXBeat a cheat
OUTFOXBest
OUTFOXBeat cleverly
outfoxto outwit; outsmart; outmaneuver
outfoxto outwit (to defeat by superior ingenuity)