What is the answer to "Get the better of" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Get the better of" is LICK (4 letters).

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Get the better of NYT Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the February 22, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “Get the better of” from the New York Times Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

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LICK

4 letters · Across · last seen February 22, 2026