Handled
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Past tense of handle; to have managed, dealt with, or controlled something with one's hands or through one's actions. It can also mean to have touched or held something physically.
“She handled the difficult customer complaint with professionalism and grace.”
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Contains double D; -ED ending confirms past tense verb form
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Worth 12 points; uses common letters making it easy to build from existing words
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