Begins dealing with

HASAT

"Here’s a helpful hint for the clue "Begins dealing with" with the answer "HASAT": "It might follow 'he' when taking on a task." This hint subtly suggests the phrase "he has at", which leads to "HASAT" without directly giving it away. It also hints at the idea of "dealing with" something (taking on a task) while keeping the solver engaged in the wordplay."

The clue "Begins dealing with" leading to the answer "HASAT" is a clever example of a hidden word or initialism puzzle. Here’s the breakdown: The word "dealing" starts with the letter "D", but the clue asks for what "begins" it—meaning the first letter.