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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 21% | 9 | Can have a long handle or a short handle | |
3 | 20% | 3 | Genre for 1- & 22-Across, 22- & 26-Across, 26- & 46-Across and 46- & 49-Across | |
5 Across Handle Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "HAFT" which means:
- noun
- • The handle of a weapon or tool verb
- • To fit a handle to (a tool or weapon); to grip by the handle
An example sentence would be:
- • "He gripped the haft of the axe tightly as he swung it down."
- • "The knife's haft was beautifully decorated with intricate carvings."
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New York Times25 Feb 2004 | Across 1 | |
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