Capable — of cruel ruse (anag) (11)

I believe the answer is:

resourceful

(Other definitions for resourceful that I've seen before include "Quick to find ways of overcoming difficulties" , "ingenuity" , "Able to find ways of coping with problems" , "Clever, ingenious" , "Quick-witted" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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