The crossword solutions for the term DEFEAT, IN A WAY are BEST and DOWN. The term BEST is an adjective meaning of the highest quality or excellence. It is often used to describe something that is the most desirable or suitable. The term DOWN is an adverb meaning in a lower position or direction than before. It is often used to describe a decrease in something such as a decrease in temperature or a decrease in speed. Together, these two words can be used to describe a situation in which something is defeated in the BEST way possible.