Move to gain a tactical end (9)

I believe the answer is:

manoeuvre

(Other definitions for manoeuvre that I've seen before include "plan" , "Planned movement" , "Carefully contrived scheme" , "Military training exercise" , "Move skilfully or carefully" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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