Crossword clue
“Handle, as matters”
This clue appeared as 71-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SEETOLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withO
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Handle, as matters” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 12, 2026 as 71-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with O, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Handle, as matters” clue?+
The answer is SEETO (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 12, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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