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First defeat (4)

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I believe the answer is:

best

This clue is a double definition.

'first' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)

'defeat' is the second definition.
(I know that best is a type of vanquish)

(Other definitions for best that I've seen before include "Overcome" , "most fitting" , "Cream of the crop" , "George -, footballer" , "Most excellent; outwit" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Hindu.
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