What does the cryptic crossword clue "A lot of skill required to capture neat craft? (8)" mean?

The definition is "craft". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OX (synonym="neat.") in FINESS (synonym="FINESS") = FOXINESS; definition: "craft?" The answer is FOXINESS.

A lot of skill required to capture neat craft? (8)

Times Cryptic #28887 | 16 Down | 2024-04-10 flower

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