“Handy” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.UTILE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Handy”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 27, 2025, where it runs at 86 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on July 27, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jul 27, 2025 grid67DDesperate pursuit of fame, in modern lingo12 ltrs›68DWeight4 ltrs›74DMai ___3 ltrs›87DBusiness entity inits.3 ltrs›88DShrill cries4 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Apr 7, 2026NYT Crossword31 Across•••••OFUSESep 9, 2025NYT Crossword10 Down•••••UTILEJul 27, 2025NYT Crossword86 Across•••••UTILEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••UTILE5 ltrs
•••••OFUSE5 ltrs
••••••USEFUL6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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