Comes out on top? (5)

I think it could be either:

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wins

'comes out on top' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for wins that I've seen before include "Victories" , "Finishes in first place" , "Triumphs" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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