Answer:

outsmart

AnswerCrossword Clue
OUTSMARTGet the better of
OUTSMARTOne-up, in a way
OUTSMARTProve more cunning than
OUTSMARTBest in brainpower
OUTSMARTWin by strategems: Colloq.
OUTSMARTGet the better of.
OUTSMARTHornswoggle
OUTSMARTOne-up
OUTSMARTFool
OUTSMARTDefeat with cunning