Tactic or manoeuvre to gain advantage (9)

I believe the answer is:

stratagem

(Other definitions for stratagem that I've seen before include "Start game with cunning plan" , "Clever scheme" , "Artifice" , "way to outwit opponent" , "Tactic to gain an advantage" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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