Handles

SEESTO

["Think of what a ship’s captain might do with a telescope to spot land or other vessels."]

"Handles" is a clever play on the word "sees to," which sounds like "SEESTO" when spoken aloud. The clue hints at managing or dealing with something (like "handling" tasks), while the answer is a phonetic twist on the phrase. It’s a common crossword trick where the solution mimics the sound of a related phrase rather than its literal meaning. Think of it as a verbal pun where the spelling captures the pronunciation.