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The Clue

Handles the situation (5 letter answer)

The Answer

COPES

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Notes

The answer COPES is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 600 puzzles.

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Definition

COPE as a noun:

1. (header, coping, cope) = brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall

COPE as a verb:

1. (cope, get by, make out, make do, contend, grapple, deal, manage) = come to terms or deal successfully with; "We got by on just a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"