Cryptic crossword clue
Stratagem using diplomacy in command

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word TACTIC

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The straight part
We know that "Stratagem" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stratagem = tactic.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TACTIC mean?

TACTIC noun
  1. A maneuver, or action calculated to achieve some end.
  2. A maneuver used against an enemy.
  3. A sequence of moves that limits the opponent's options and results in an immediate and tangible advantage, typically in the form of material.
TACTIC adjective
  1. Tactical; of or relating to the art of military and naval tactics.
  2. Describing a polymer whose repeat units are identical.

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