What does the cryptic crossword clue "Trained tiger cats, using a cunning plan (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of TIGERCATS ("tiger cats,") [anagram: "using"] = STRATEGIC The answer is STRATEGIC.

Trained tiger cats, using a cunning plan (9)

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