Elegant and subtle skill (7)

I believe the answer is:

finesse

(Other definitions for finesse that I've seen before include "Artful management" , "Achieve with subtlety and skill" , "Impressive skill and delicacy" , "Refinement" , "Subtle skill - bridge manoeuvre" .)

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

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