What does the cryptic crossword clue "Diplomacy initially is clearly expedient (6)" mean?

The definition is "expedient". The wordplay uses a hidden word. TACT (synonym="Diplomacy") + I (first_letter="initially") + C (first_letter="clearly") = TACTIC; definition: "expedient" The answer is TACTIC.

Diplomacy initially is clearly expedient (6)

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