| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Handled adroitly | LA Times Daily | 16 Feb 2025 |
| Used extreme subtlety | ||
| Handled diplomatically | ||
| Handled diplomatically | ||
| Handled tacffully | ||
| Maneuvered | ||
| Used artifice | ||
| Maneuvered tactfully or adroitly | ||
| Tricked cleverly. | ||
| Played one's hand cunningly. |