A clever workaround means finding a smart and creative solution to solve a problem or overcome a challenge, especially when the usual or direct method is not possible or effective. Full definition
Unfortunately, advertising companies have entire teams whose only job is to find clever workarounds to track you anyway. (blog.halide.cam)
If one were to replace some of Don's clever workarounds from the top 1000 list with well - known current vocabulary, e.g. «software» for «working words», one could make the text above sound pretty natural. (slaw.ca)
I'm the author of Parent Hacks: 134 Genius Shortcuts for Life With Kids (Workman Publishing, 2016), an illustrated collection of clever workarounds and creative reuses for new parents. (about.me)