Answer: trumps

AnswerCrossword Clue
TRUMPS

Ranking suit, after the bidding

TRUMPS

Spades in a four-spades bridge contract, say

TRUMPS

One-ups

TRUMPS
Gets the better of
TRUMPS
Outdoes.
TRUMPSGood bridge cards.
TRUMPSSurpasses
TRUMPSConcocts, with "up"
TRUMPSPlays a powerful card
TRUMPSBig Apple couple
TRUMPSOutdoes