Victorious now and in reverse
I believe the answer is:
won
'in reverse' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Maybe you can see an association between them that I can't see?
'victorious now' is the wordplay.
'now' anagrams to 'WON'.
However, I am unsure how this is indicated.
'and' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for won that I've seen before include "Succeeded, conquered" , "Triumphed" , "prevailed" , "little cash in Korea" , "and 26: Chinese dumpling" .)