Cryptic crossword clue
Perform better than unpopular party 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word OUTDO

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The straight part
We know that "Perform better than" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case perform better than = outdo.
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 OUTDO mean?

OUTDO verb
  1. To excel; go beyond in performance; surpass.

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