Cryptic crossword clue
Gets the better of tutors ordered to accept second degree 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word OUTSMARTS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Gets the better of" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gets the better of = outsmarts.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does OUTSMARTS mean?

OUTSMARTS verb
  1. To beat in a competition of wits.

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