Cunning tactic Crossword Clue

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Cunning tactic Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a maneuver in a game or conversation
2. an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

TACTIC (noun)
1. a plan for attaining a particular goal
CUNNING (noun)
1. shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
2. crafty artfulness (especially in deception)
CUNNING (adjective)
1. showing inventiveness and skill
2. marked by skill in deception

Hint 3: Anagram

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