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Crossword clue for "EXCELS"

EXCELS: Shines; Surpasses; Does extremely well; Is superior; Performs extremely well; Rises to the top; Does spectacularly; Has no peer; Gets straight A's; Stands out; Outshines; Breaks records; Doesn't do just O.K.; Distinguishes oneself; Gets all A's, say; Is a shining star; Performs well; Outshines the competition; Does wonderfully