What does the cryptic crossword clue "Important to plan way to judge private clubs (9)" mean?

The definition is "Important to plan". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ST (synonym of "way") + RATE (synonym of "judge") + GI (synonym of "private") + C (synonym of "clubs"); definition: "Important to plan" The answer is STRATEGIC.

Important to plan way to judge private clubs (9)

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