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"skills" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often abilities (9 letters).
Definitions
Abilities gained through practice or training.
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Practical abilities”6 letters
02“Learned abilities”6 letters
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