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Beat means to defeat or win against someone in competition. Beet is a root vegetable. The context mentions champions, so 'beat' is the correct word.

A beet is a root vegetable commonly eaten raw or cooked. Beat means to strike or defeat. The context mentions something red that can be eaten raw.

Bail means temporary release from legal custody. Bale means a large bundle. The context refers to someone behind bars getting release, so 'bail' is correct.

A clue is a piece of information or guidance that helps solve a problem or understand something. Queue means a line of people waiting. The speaker asks for guidance on what to speak.

Craft paper is a type of strong, coarse paper used for insulation and wrapping. Crafty is an adjective meaning cunning or deceitful.

Better is the comparative form of good, meaning superior. Bettor is a person who places bets. The context compares two options.

A bettor is someone who gambles or places bets. Better means superior. Squandering wealth through gambling explains why she divorced him.

A cell is a small room in a prison where inmates are housed. Sell means to exchange for money. The context refers to a prisoner's location.

Borne is the past participle of bear, meaning carried or endured. Born is the past participle of birth, meaning brought into existence. Expenditure is borne (paid for).

"Discreet" means being careful, cautious, or unnoticeable - suitable for maintaining secrecy. "Discrete" means separate or distinct. In this context, the information was passed secretly, making "discreet" the intended word choice.

"Bloc" refers to a group of political parties or nations with common goals that work together. "Block" is a general term for a solid piece or obstruction. Political alliances are always called "blocs".

"Sell" means to exchange goods for money. "Cell" can refer to a biological unit, prison room, or battery. The context of financial crisis clearly indicates selling property.

"Born" is the past participle of "bear" meaning to give birth. "Borne" is the past participle of "bear" meaning to carry. The passive voice "was born and brought up" uses the birth-related form.

"Queue" means a line of people waiting. "Cue" refers to a signal or prompt (like in theater). Waiting for tickets always involves standing in a "queue".

"Butts" refers to the filter ends of cigarettes. "Buts" is not a word. Cigarette remnants are consistently referred to as "butts".