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Sensitivity, diplomacy (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tact

<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">I believe this clue is a double definition.<br/ ><br/ >'<span class="explanation-format__original">sensitivity</span>' is the first definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(being tactful is being sensitive)</span><br/ ><br/ >'<span class="explanation-format__original">diplomacy</span>' is the second definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(tact can mean diplomacy or sensitivity)</span><br/ ><br/ ></span>

(Other definitions for tact that I've seen before include "Sensitivity in dealings" , "Delicacy of feeling, skill in saying the right thing" , "Sensitivity in dealing with people" , "Diplomatic sensitivity" , "Diplomacy or discretion" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Times.
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