The term 'BEAT IN A RACE' can be solved by two crossword solutions: OUTVOTE (7 letters) and OUTRUN (6 letters). Outvoting is a form of competition in which one party or individual wins by having more votes than the other. Outrunning is a form of competition in which one party or individual wins by running faster than the other. Therefore, the term 'BEAT IN A RACE' can be interpreted as either outvoting or outrunning the opponent.