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The Clue
Handles badly (7 letter answer)
The Answer
MISUSES
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The answer MISUSES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
MISUSE as a noun:
1. (misuse, abuse) = improper or excessive use
MISUSE as a verb:
1. (misapply, misuse) = apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly; "The words are misapplied in this context"; "You are misapplying the name of this religious group"
2. (pervert, misuse, abuse) = change the inherent purpose or function of something; "Don't abuse the system"; "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers"