Direct activities skilfully (10)

I believe the answer is:

mastermind

(Other definitions for mastermind that I've seen before include "Brains" , "Criminal genius" , "TV knowledge contest" , "Planning supremo" , "brainbox" .)

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

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