The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word TACTIC
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result TACTIC
- Plan start of play set in Titanic's hull?
- Thanks court in charge of scheme
- Plan to perform in an instant? Not quite
- Understanding one initially cunning strategy
- Skilful exploit carrying most of credit
- Approach tailless urban feline from behind
- Whip doing U-turn on jerk’s approach
- Transposing the bookmakers’ sign language is part of the strategy
- Stratagem using diplomacy in command
- Ultimately, project cold, not the right plan
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The straight part
We know that "Skilful" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case skilful = tactic.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TACTIC mean?
TACTIC noun- A maneuver, or action calculated to achieve some end.
- A maneuver used against an enemy.
- A sequence of moves that limits the opponent's options and results in an immediate and tangible advantage, typically in the form of material.
- Tactical; of or relating to the art of military and naval tactics.
- Describing a polymer whose repeat units are identical.