What does the cryptic crossword clue "Used sneaky tactic filling in legal document (8)" mean?

The definition is "Used". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PLOY (synonym="PLOY") in DEED (synonym="DEED") = DEPLOYED; definition: "Used" The answer is DEPLOYED.

Used sneaky tactic filling in legal document (8)

Times Cryptic #28906 | 28 Across | 2024-05-02 flower

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