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NYT Mini • August 14, 2025

Handle, as a sword

Answer:

WIELD

Hint:

5-letter answer

Explanation:

"Handle, as a sword" is a straightforward definition clue where "handle" means to use or control something skillfully. The answer "WIELD" fits because it specifically describes the action of gripping and maneuvering a weapon like a sword. There’s no wordplay here—just a direct match between the clue’s meaning and the answer’s common usage in that context.

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