Better than fair Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
2. articles of commerce
(adjective)
1. with or in a close or intimate relationship
2. exerting force or influence
(adverb)
1. (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good’ is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well’)
2. completely and absolutely (`good’ is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly’)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BETTER (adjective)
1. (comparative and superlative of `well’) wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
2. (comparative of `good’) changed for the better in health or fitness
BETTER (adverb)
1. from a position of superiority or authority
BETTER (verb)
1. surpass in excellence
2. get better
BETTER (noun)
1. someone who bets
2. a superior person having claim to precedence
FAIR (adjective)
1. (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections
2. very pleasing to the eye
FAIR (adverb)
1. without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner
2. in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating
FAIR (noun)
1. a sale of miscellany; often for charity
2. a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
FAIR (verb)
1. join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly

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