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Discreet computer material confiscated by cops, except last item (7)

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politic

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(Other definitions for politic that I've seen before include "Sensible, judicious" , "Expedient" , "Prudent, sagacious" , "Intriguing" , "Prudent, discreet" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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