What does the cryptic crossword clue "Finest head journalist outsmarted (6)" mean?

The definition is "outsmarted". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. BEST (synonym of "Finest") + ED (synonym of "journalist") [first letter: "head"]; definition: "outsmarted" The answer is BESTED.

Finest head journalist outsmarted (6)

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