outsmart

Verb

Verb Forms: outsmarted, outsmarting, outsmarts

To outwit or defeat someone by being more intelligent or clever.
beat through cleverness and wit
defeat by more skillful maneuvering
To beat in a competition of wits.

Examples

A good Scrabble player can often OUTSMART an opponent by anticipating their moves and blocking them.

Origin / Etymology

From out- + smart.

Synonyms

beat, circumvent, outfox, outmaneuver, outmanoeuvre, outwit, overreach, outguess

Scrabble Score: 10

outsmart: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
outsmart: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
outsmart: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

outsmart: valid Words With Friends Word