What does the cryptic crossword clue "Be smarter than winner? What do you think? (3,4,2)" mean?

The definition is "Wha". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OUTWIT (synonym="”Be smarter than”") + HIT (synonym="a success=”winner”") = OUTWITHIT The answer is OUTWITHIT.

Be smarter than winner? What do you think? (3,4,2)

Guardian Cryptic #29008 | 9 Across | 2023-03-03 flower

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