Rose, being so prickly, calls for careful handling (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% THORNY Rose, being so prickly, calls for careful handling (6) (6)
6% WHO "__ cares?" ("So what?") (3) Newsday Jan 14, 2026
5% SEESTO Cares for (6) The Atlantic Jan 28, 2026
5% MEH So-so (3) USA Today Jan 27, 2026
5% ATTAR Rose fragrance (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jan 27, 2026
5% FINESSE Skillful handling (7) Thomas Joseph Jan 23, 2026
5% TOOKOFF ... rose and left ... (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 21, 2026
5% MISUSED Handled incorrectly (7) Premier Sunday Jan 18, 2026
5% MAUI So-called "Valley Isle" (4) New York Times Jan 17, 2026
5% STEMMED Long-__ roses (7) Commuter Jan 17, 2026
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