Overtook is a verb which means to pass or move ahead of someone or something. In this context, it can be used to describe passing someone in a race or passing them on the road. The crossword solutions for the term overtook are PASSED (6 letters) and GOTUPTO (7 letters). PASSED is a verb which means to move past someone or something, while GOTUPTO is a phrasal verb which means to catch up with someone or something. Both words can be used to describe the same action of passing someone or something.