Ruse (5)
'ruse' is the definition.
(both can mean a trick or scheme)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for ploy that I've seen before include "Ruse, stratagem" , "Game manoeuvre" , "Cunning manoeuvre to gain advantage" , "Ruse or gimmick" , "Cunning tactic" .)
'ruse' is the definition.
(I know that wile is a type of ruse)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for wile that I've seen before include "Trick, stratagem" , "Cunning ruse" , "Coax - pleasing artifice" , "Chicanery" , "Artfulness" .)
'ruse' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for stratagem that I've seen before include "Clever scheme" , "could be a trick" , "way to outwit opponent" , "A cunning plan or scheme" , "Cunning manoeuvre" .)
'ruse' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for trick that I've seen before include "Point gained in bridge - a deception?" , "Hoax; knack" , "Magician's ploy" , "Mischievous joke" , "Fool" .)
'ruse' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for artifice that I've seen before include "a lot of tricks" , "Clever contrivance" , "Deceptive manoeuvre, ruse" , "Crafty trick - if I react (anag)" , "skilful deception" .)