Outschemed, in a way (6)

I believe the answer is:

foiled

(Other definitions for foiled that I've seen before include "Prevented the success of" , "Thwarted, defeated" , "Thwarted, frustrated" , "Thwarted with sword?" .)

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

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