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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"