Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Ploy.
6 letter answer(s) to ploy
GAMBIT
"an act or remark that is calculated to gain an advantage, especially at the outset of a situation."
I expected to see this in the list of suggestions for tactics, but it's absent.
a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position
a maneuver in a game or conversation
an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
TACTIC
a plan for attaining a particular goal
9 letter answer(s) to ploy
MANOEUVRE
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop"
a military training exercise
a move made to gain a tactical end
a plan for attaining a particular goal
act in order to achieve a certain goal; "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship"
an action aimed at evading an opponent
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
4 letter answer(s) to ploy
RUSE
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
Trick
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