Beat ( Informal ) (4)

I believe the answer is:

lick

(Other definitions for lick that I've seen before include "Lap; defeat" , "Take in with tongue" , "Beat; vigorous speed" , "Lap -- beat hollow" , "Eat with tongue" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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