Surpassed when whisked (6)
I believe the answer is:
beaten
This clue could be a double definition.
'surpassed' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to competing as well as being past participle verbs.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I don't see?
'whisked' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with contact as well as being past participle verbs.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I don't see?
'when' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for beaten that I've seen before include "Defeated - whipped" , "Defeated - thrashed" , "Formed or made thin by hammering" , "Defeated or mixed vigorously" , "Vanquished" .)