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In a clever way, is not part of Solidarity (8)

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adroitly

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'in' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for adroitly that I've seen before include "With dexterity" , "Idolatry (anag) -- with skill" , "Quickly and skilfully" , "Dexterously" , "in masterly fashion" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times and the Irish Times (Crosaire).
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