Crossword Genius

Beneficial manoeuvre (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

expedient

I believe this is a double definition.

'beneficial' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'manoeuvre' is the second definition.
(expedient can mean a manoeuvre or tactic)

(Other definitions for expedient that I've seen before include "Convenient for a particular purpose" , "Handy" , "Advisable" , "Suited to the circumstances" , "Suitable or appropriate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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