expedient crossword clue

 The most likely answer to the crossword clue "expedient" is TACTIC. A tactic is a method or skill used to achieve a desired outcome, especially in warfare or politics. It is often used to describe a way of doing something that is quick and efficient, even if it is not necessarily the most ethical or moral way.

Other possible answers to the clue include:

DEVICE

EXIGENCY

EXPEDIENCE

MEASURE

METHOD

PLAN

RESOURCE

SCHEMER

SHIFT

STRATEGY

However, these words are all more specific than TACTIC, which is the most general term for a method or skill used to achieve a desired outcome.

Here are some examples of crossword clues that might use the answer "tactic":

A method used to achieve a desired outcome (5 letters)

A quick and efficient way of doing something (6 letters)

A strategy used to achieve a goal (6 letters)

I hope this helps!