Overtakes is a term used to describe when one object or person passes another. The term can be broken down into three different crossword solutions: PASSES (6 letters), PASSESBY (8 letters), and CATCHESUPWITH (13 letters). PASSES is used to describe when one object or person passes another in a forward direction, while PASSESBY is used to describe when one object or person passes another in a lateral direction. CATCHESUPWITH is used to describe when one object or person passes another by catching up to them from behind.