Cunningness and Ruse

Cunningness noun - Skill in achieving one's ends through indirect, subtle, or underhanded means.

Ruse and cunningness are semantically related in cunning topic. In some cases you can use "Ruse" instead a noun "Cunningness", when it comes to topics like ploy.

Ruse noun - A deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture).

Cunningness and ruse are semantically related in cunning topic. Sometimes you can use "Cunningness" instead a noun "Ruse".