Handles
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Third person singular present tense of handle, or plural noun referring to the parts of objects designed to be gripped. As a verb, it means to manage, control, or deal with something.
“The new software handles multiple file formats simultaneously.”
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Common -LES ending; contains H which is moderately common in English
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Worth 11 points; versatile word that can extend HANDLE or stand alone
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