The Clue
Strategem (8 letter answer)
The Answer
MANEUVER
Tags
Notes
The answer MANEUVER is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
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Definition
MANEUVER as a noun:
1. (maneuver, manoeuvre, simulated military operation) = a military training exercise
2. (tactic, tactics, maneuver, manoeuvre) = a plan for attaining a particular goal
3. (maneuver, manoeuvre, play) = a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop"
4. (maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre) = a move made to gain a tactical end
5. (maneuver, manoeuvre, evasive action) = an action aimed at evading an opponent
MANEUVER as a verb:
1. (steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise) = direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
2. (maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre) = act in order to achieve a certain goal; "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship"
3. (manoeuver, maneuver, manoeuvre, operate) = perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense