What does the cryptic crossword clue "Utter guile — the art of politicians (10)" mean?

The definition is "the art of politicians". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). STATE (synonym of "Utter") + CRAFT (synonym of "guile -"); definition: "the art of politicians" The answer is STATECRAFT.

Utter guile — the art of politicians (10)

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