Excel (5)
'excel' is the definition.
(I know that excel can be written as surpass)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for surpass that I've seen before include "Go one better" , "Outstrip" , "Outdo" , "Be better than (another)" , "Transcend" .)
'excel' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for shine that I've seen before include "Give out light; polish" , "Dazzle" , "Direct (a torch) somewhere" , "Radiate or excel" , "Give off bright light" .)
'excel' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for outdo that I've seen before include "Surpass someone at something" , "Best" , "going to top?" , "Eclipse" , "Perform better than surpass" .)