Answer:

outranks

Answer	Crossword Clue
OUTRANKS	Comes first
OUTRANKS	Is superior to
OUTRANKS	Surpasses in stripes

OUTRANKS	Is above
OUTRANKS	Is of a higher class.
OUTRANKS	Has a higher position

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.