The term 'beat handily' can be defined by the following crossword solutions: THRASH (6 letters), ROUT (4 letters), STOMP (5 letters), WHUP (4 letters), WHOMP (5 letters), SPANK (5 letters), CREAM (5 letters), DRUB (4 letters), routed (6 letters), and TROUNCE (7 letters). All of these words refer to a decisive victory, usually in a competition or battle. THRASH, ROUT, STOMP, WHUP, WHOMP, SPANK, CREAM, DRUB, routed, and TROUNCE all imply that one side has won decisively and with ease.