Crossword Genius

Impressive tactic to overcome disablement (6,6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

master stroke

'impressive tactic' is the definition.
(a master stroke is a very good move or tactic)

'overcome disablement' is the wordplay.
'overcome' becomes 'master' (mastering is a kind of overcoming).
'disablement' becomes 'stroke' (a stroke disables a person).
'master'+'stroke'='MASTER-STROKE'

'to' is the link.

(Other definitions for master stroke that I've seen before include "Coup" , "Very clever move" , "Brilliant move" , "Effective, well-timed act" , "Some Star Trek (anag) - skilful and opportune act" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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