Expertise in a ward? (4)

I believe the answer is:

gift

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'expertise in a ward?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to thinking as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for gift that I've seen before include "Natural talent" , "Offering" , "Special aptitude - present" , "flair" , "Give away" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times and the Irish Times (Crosaire).

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