Crossword Genius

Beat heavily: game over (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

flog

'beat heavily' is the definition.
(flog can mean to beat or whip)

'game over' is the wordplay.
'game' becomes 'golf' (golf is an example).
'over' is a reversal indicator.
'golf' reversed gives 'FLOG'.

(Other definitions for flog that I've seen before include "Keep hitting" , "Hit - sell" , "Thrash" , "Whip severely" , "Exchange for money" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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