| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Defeat tactically (12) | ||
| Use tactics to get an advantage over | Mirror Classic | 13 Oct 2024 |
| Run rings around (someone) (12) | The Guardian Quick | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Evade by skilful moves | The Times Concise | 22 Apr 2020 |
| Trick | The Telegraph Quick | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Beat by strategy | The Times Concise | 16 Feb 2020 |
| Bypass revealed by engineer | ||
| Put one over on unpopular fellow's work | ||
| Steal a march on anyone made known to Joe with complete artwork | ||
| Steal a march on absent staff at work |