Cryptic crossword clue
Divorced spouse gave up without effort; is bested 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word EXCEEDED

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What does EXCEEDED mean?

EXCEEDED verb
  1. To be larger, greater than (something).
  2. To be better than (something).
  3. To go beyond (some limit); to surpass; to be longer than.
  4. To predominate.
  5. To go too far; to be excessive.

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