Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Handles.
9 letter answer(s) to handles
DEALSWITH
5 letter answer(s) to handles
GRIPS
a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place; "in Britain they call a bobby pin a grip"
a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes; "he carried his small bag onto the plane with him"
an intellectual hold or understanding; "a good grip on French history"; "they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities"; "he was in the grip of a powerful emotion"; "a terrible power had her in its grasp"
hold fast or firmly; "He gripped the steering wheel"
the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
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"
the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
to grip or se
HAFTS
the handle of a weapon or tool
HILTS
the handle of a sword or dagger
6 letter answer(s) to handles
SEESTO
WIELDS
handle effectively; "The burglar wielded an axe"; "The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well"
have and exercise; "wield power and authority"
4 letter answer(s) to handles
USES
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing; "the consumption of energy has increased steadily"
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property; "we were given the use of his boat"
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition; "owls have nocturnal habits"; "she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair"; "long use had hardened him to it"
a particular service; "he put his knowledge to good use"; "patrons have their uses"
avail oneself to;
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage; "his manipulation of his friends was scandalous"
habitually do something (use only in the past tense);
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose;
seek or achieve an end by using to on
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