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The cunning of a drifter, perhaps (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

craft

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(Other definitions for craft that I've seen before include "Cunning; boat, ship" , "Creative activity" , "Boat, artifice or skills" , "Cunning - vessels" , "Cunning - ability" .)

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