Break if one handles clumsily, you say (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LAPSE Break if one handles clumsily, you say (5) (5)
8% NEANDERTHALMAN Archaeological discovery? Handle a remnant clumsily (14) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 15, 2026
7% LETME "I can handle that for you" (5) New York Times Dec 28, 2025
7% PAY Handle the bill, say (3)
6% MISUSED Handled incorrectly (7) Premier Sunday Jan 18, 2026
6% RESTPERIOD Break (10) Newsday Jan 17, 2026
6% ROSE Oars, did you say? An iconic one is red (4) (4) The Guardian Quick Cryptic Jan 17, 2026
6% AMEN "___ to that!" ("You can say that again!") (4)
6% TEATIME Break for Earl Grey, say (7) Premier Sunday Jan 11, 2026
6% THEY "You know what ___ say..." (4)
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