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Acquired (or natural) skill (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

knack

(Other definitions for knack that I've seen before include "Technical aptitude" , "Skill in doing something" , "Skill for specific task" , "Slope" , "Natural ability" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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