Crossword Genius

Beat for pace (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lick

I believe this is a double definition.

'beat' is the first definition.
('lick' can be a synonym of 'beat')

'pace' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

'for' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for lick that I've seen before include "Jazz phrase" , "Lap; defeat" , "Moisten" , "Wipe with the tongue" , "Lap; beat soundly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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