What does the cryptic crossword clue "Excel, almost certain to involve a teammate (7)" mean?

The definition is "Excel". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SUR (synonym="SUR") + PASS (synonym="PASS") = SURPASS; definition: "Excel," The answer is SURPASS.

Excel, almost certain to involve a teammate (7)

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