The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word OVERTAKE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result OVERTAKE
- Having open exhibition initially, secure honours — or pass?
- Drive past public area with king cheered heartily
- Go by car, perhaps
- Pass port? Not at first, drink!
- Heartlessly ask sweetheart following public pass
- Pass through stand
- Get the better of barefaced phoney? F-off!
- Pass peculiar looking oak tree with every second
- Pass six balls and grab
- Pass through gate
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The straight part
We know that "Pass" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pass = overtake.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.
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What does OVERTAKE mean?
OVERTAKE verb- To pass a more slowly moving object or entity.
- To become greater than something else
- To occur unexpectedly; take by surprise; surprise and overcome; carry away