Get bested by

Answer:

LOSETO

Hint:

Suffer defeat against an opponent in a direct competition or matchup.

Explanation:

"Get bested by" hints at being defeated or losing to someone, which directly points to the answer "LOSETO." The phrasing is straightforward—no wordplay or hidden meanings here. It’s a simple definition clue where the answer is a two-word phrase (lose to) merged into one word for the crossword format. Think of it like saying "I lost to my rival" but squished together as "LOSETO."

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