“Handles beautifully, in slang” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CRUSHES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Handles beautifully, in slang”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 17, 2025, where it runs at 22 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.