The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word ONE-UP which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Beat by a little, as in joke telling crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ONE-UP | 100 % | 6 |
Why may ONE-UP be the right solution?
The answer "ONE-UP" fits because it means to surpass or outdo someone, which is what happens when you are beat by a little in joke telling - someone tells a slightly better joke than you.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Beat by a little, as in joke telling
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Crossword Answer definitions
ONE-UP noun- An item that grants the player an extra life in the game, staving off game over by one more try.
- In a game with multiple players, an indicator or identifier of player 1.
- (especially in phrases like get one up on someone) An advantage over someone.
- To outdo, to do something slightly better than a competitor's prior effort.
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