NYT Dictionary

HANDLED

/ˈhændl̩d/
VerbAdjectiveHAN-dledhan-dled · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

simple past and past participle of handle

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

managedealcarehandletreatcoverplowaddresspalmwield

Antonyms

handleless

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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