What does the cryptic crossword clue "Better off, con (5)" mean?

The definition is "Better". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OUT (synonym="”off” e.g. ‘the lights went out/off’") + DO (synonym="to cheat someone=”con”") = OUTDO; definition: "Better" The answer is OUTDO.

Better off, con (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28918 | 10 Across | 2022-11-18 flower

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