Answer: finessing

AnswerCrossword Clue
FINESSINGHandling deftly
FINESSINGUsing a bridge ploy
finessingSlyly attempt to avoid blame or censure when dealing with (a situation or action)
finessingFINESSE, to use cunning strategy
finessing(in bridge and whist) Play (a card that is not a certain winner) in the hope of winning a trick with it
finessingDo (something) in a subtle and delicate manner