12
tactical(adjective, planned)
12
critical(adjective, important, vital, crucial)
10
diplomatic(adjective, cunning, cautious, clever, subtle)
9
crucial(adjective, vital)
9
politic(adjective, cunning, cautious, clever, subtle)
9
vital(adjective, crucial)
8
cunning(adjective, cunning, planned, clever, subtle)
8
planned(adjective, plan, deliberate, clever, intentional)
7
key(adjective, crucial)
7
artful(adjective, cunning, subtle, tactful, suave)
6
arch(cunning, subtle, tactful, suave)
6
astute(cunning, subtle, tactful, suave)
6
cardinal(adjective, crucial)
6
discreet(adjective, sensible, cautious, subtle, tactful)
6
shrewd(adjective, cunning, subtle, tactful, suave)
6
wily(cunning, subtle, tactful, suave)
5
tricky(adjective, cunning, clever, calculated)
5
strategical(adjective, plan)
5
acute
5
calculated(adjective, deliberate, planned, intentional)
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