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The Clue
Handles the situation (5 letter answer)
The Answer
COPES
Tags
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"