The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word OVERTRUMP
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result OVERTRUMP
- Make aggressive move at cards and clear what's left
- Public behind attempt to win playing trick
- Outwit dealer, perhaps using public spirit and pressure
- Excel at trick showing some beef
- On table, beat bottom that leaves little to the imagination!
- Done by President to win a trick
- Surpass deliveries by US President
- Conspicuous and behind, play a higher card
- Evident getting behind, win at cards
- Try for a trick with a public moon view?
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The straight part
We know that "Excel at trick" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case excel at trick = overtrump.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does OVERTRUMP mean?
OVERTRUMP verb- To play a higher trump card than the previous one in a trick