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At a social event maybe wearing a suit's best (8)

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outsmart

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'best' is the definition.
(outsmarting is a kind of besting)

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(Other definitions for outsmart that I've seen before include "Defeat by more skilful manoeuvring" , "Win by clever thinking" , "Best" , "Outwit" , "Fool" .)

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