What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Handle in a theater" from May 2, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Handle in a theater”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

STAGENAME

Letters9

Starts withS

Ends withE

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Handle in a theater” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 2, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Handle in a theater” clue?+

The answer is STAGENAME (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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