The Clue
Part of a bat (6 letter answer)
The Answer
HANDLE
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Notes
The answer HANDLE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.
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Definition
HANDLE as a noun:
1. (handle, grip, handgrip, hold) = the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip"
HANDLE as a verb:
1. (manage, deal, care, handle) = be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; "I can deal with this crew of workers"; "This blender can't handle nuts"; "She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old"
2. (treat, handle, do by) = interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently"
3. (cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, address) = deal with verbally or in some form of artistic expression; "This book deals with incest"; "The course covered all of Western Civilization"; "The new book treats the history of China"
4. (handle, palm) = touch, lift, or hold with the hands; "Don't handle the merchandise"
5. (wield, handle) = handle effectively; "The burglar wielded an axe"
6. show and train; "The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott"