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Beaten in a material sense (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

worsted

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'beaten' is the definition.
(worsting is a kind of beating)

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(Other definitions for worsted that I've seen before include "taken to the cleaners" , "Beat" , "Fabric made from fine smooth wool yarn" , "Wiped the floor with" , "sort of suit?" .)

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