Cryptic crossword clue
Got better of fool whose cover is exposed 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Got better of" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case got better of = outwitted.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does OUTWITTED mean?

OUTWITTED verb
  1. To get the better of; to outsmart, to beat in a competition of wits.

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