Answer:

prevailed

Answer	Crossword Clue
PREVAILED	Waxed strong.
PREVAILED	Was victorious.
PREVAILED	Held sway.

PREVAILED	Won.
PREVAILED	Triumphed
PREVAILED	Won out

Crossword

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