covertknack
nounUK /ˈkʌvət næk/
US /ˈkoʊvərt næk/
A secret skill that helps you do something tricky.
She had a covertknack for finding lost toys without anyone seeing her.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A clever way to solve a puzzle without others noticing.
His covertknack got the group past the maze in record time.
3. A special habit of doing things quietly and well.
The librarian's covertknack kept the whole room calm and tidy.
4. A hidden trick used in games to win fairly.
Maya used a covertknack to guess the card every single round.