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noun • a plan for attaining a particular goal • a military training exercise • a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill • a move made to gain a tactical end • an action aimed at evading an opponent verb • act in order to achieve a certain goal • direct the course; determine the direction of travelling • perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense | ||||||||
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adjective • made by hand or a hand process | ||||||||
| 24% | 10 | In a way that is contrived or put-on | ||||||
adverb • in an affected manner | ||||||||
Carefully Contrived Scheme Crossword Clue
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MANOEUVRE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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MANOEUVRE
Updated: October 13, 2023
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