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Reportedly nailed with sensitivity (4)

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I believe the answer is:

tact

'sensitivity' is the definition.
(being tactful is being sensitive)

'reportedly nailed' is the wordplay.
'reportedly' shows a homophone (sound like).
'nailed' becomes 'tacked'.
'tacked' is a homophone of 'TACT'.

'with' is the link.

(Other definitions for tact that I've seen before include "Sensitivity in dealing with people" , "Sensitivity (in dealing with others)" , "Diplomatic sensitivity" , "Skill in dealing with people" , "measure of diplomacy?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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