Answer: finessed

AnswerCrossword Clue
FINESSEDHandled diplomatically
FINESSEDPlayed one's hand cunningly.
FINESSEDTricked cleverly.
FINESSEDManeuvered tactfully or adroitly
FINESSEDUsed artifice
FINESSEDManeuvered
FINESSEDUsed extreme subtlety
FINESSEDHandled tacffully
finessed(in bridge and whist) Play (a card that is not a certain winner) in the hope of winning a trick with it
finessedSlyly attempt to avoid blame or censure when dealing with (a situation or action)
finessedDo (something) in a subtle and delicate manner
finessedFINESSE, to use cunning strategy