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The Clue
Handled indelicately (5 letter answer)
The Answer
PAWED
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Notes
The answer PAWED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.
Related Clues
Manhandled
Handled clumsily
Handled roughly
Handled rudely
Treated roughly
Wasn't gentle with
Showed impatience, as a horse
Definition
PAW as a verb:
1. scrape with the paws; "The bear pawed the door"
2. touch clumsily; "The man tried to paw her"