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Do better than another bootblack? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

outshine

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'do better' is the definition.
'outshine' can be an answer for 'better' (I've seen this before). I am not certain of the 'do' bit.

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(Other definitions for outshine that I've seen before include "Eclipse" , "Surpass in splendour like the sun" , "beat" , "Display area for goods" , "give more light, paradoxically" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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