Cunning ruse (4)

I believe the answer is:

ploy

(Other definitions for ploy that I've seen before include "Cunning plan" , "Ruse or gimmick" , "Device" , "Cunning manoeuvre to gain advantage" , "Ruse, stratagem" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald and the LA Times.

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