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Takes The Cake Crossword Clue

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99%4Exact Match!
noun

• informal terms for a meal

98%4Exact Match!
noun

• a victory (as in a race or other competition)

• something won (especially money)

verb

• be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

• win something through one's efforts

• obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

• attain success or reach a desired goal

• acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions

33%7Takes the cake apart
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