| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| STRATAGEM | Tactic | |
| STRATEGY | Tactic | |
| MANOEUVRE | Tactic | |
| ENDPLAY | Closing tactic | |
| GOSLOW | Tactic in industrial conflict | |
| RUSE | Boomers reported a dirty tactic | |
| SMOKESCREEN | Tactic to conceal cigarette filter | |
| EMPLOY | Hire half of them with deceptive tactic | |