What does the cryptic crossword clue "Better being dealt with humbly (3,2,4)" mean?

The definition is "humbly". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAP (synonym="surpass=") + IN (synonym="IN") + HAND (synonym="being dealt with") = CAPINHAND; definition: "humbly" The answer is CAPINHAND.

Better being dealt with humbly (3,2,4)

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