| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Surpass yourself (at school) (11) | ||
| Do better than expected (11) | Puzzler | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Exceed expectations | The Times Concise | 29 May 2022 |
| Old girls saving vital energy perform surprisingly well | ||
| Go beyond mere accomplishment | Universal | 09 Mar 2016 |
| Perform better than one needs to | Universal | 18 Feb 2015 |
| Perform better than one needs to | ||
| Go further than anyone would think |