Beats, But Barely' is a phrase that is used to describe a situation where one person or team has won by a very small margin. In this case, the crossword solutions for the term are NIPS (4 letters), EDGES (5 letters), and EDGESOUT (8 letters). NIPS refers to a small, sharp bite, which could be used to describe a close victory. EDGES is a term used to describe the thin line between two things, which could be used to describe the small difference between winning and losing. Finally, EDGESOUT is a term used to describe a situation where one person or team has just barely won. All of these terms can be used to describe a situation where one person or team has won by a very small margin.