Dextrous (4)
I believe the answer is:
deft
'dextrous' is the definition.
(I know that dextrous can be written as deft)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for deft that I've seen before include "Nimble-fingered" , "Adroit, dexterous" , "Quick and skillful" , "Adroit, nimble" , "Adroit, skilful" .)