The crossword solution for the term 'whipped by a whisker' is EDGED. This term is often used to describe a situation in which someone or something narrowly avoids a disaster or difficult situation. It is derived from the phrase 'to be EDGED out, ' which means to be defeated by a small margin. The phrase 'whipped by a whisker' is a variation of this phrase, and implies that the person or thing was almost defeated, but managed to escape by a very small margin.