Ploy (9)
'ploy' is the definition.
(I know that ploy can be written as stratagem)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for stratagem that I've seen before include "A cunning plan or scheme" , "Start game with cunning plan" , "Clever scheme" , "Tactic to gain an advantage" , "A cunning plan or piece of trickery" .)
'ploy' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for tactic that I've seen before include "Action designed to achieve a specific end" , "Stratagem, procedure" , "A skilful manoeuvre or procedure" , "An action planned to achieve a specific end" , "Device" .)
'ploy' is the definition.
(I've seen this in other clues)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for ruse that I've seen before include "Deceptive manoeuvre" , "Cunning scheme" , "Clever stratagem or plan" , "Trick, stratagem" , "Trick designed to deceive" .)