Delicate skill (7)
I believe the answer is:
finesse
'delicate skill' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for finesse that I've seen before include "Achieve with subtlety and skill" , "Subtly skilful handling of a situation" , "Impressive skill and delicacy" , "Delicate manipulation, perhaps in card game" , "Artful management" .)