Handy to have around Crossword Clue

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UTILE

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

AROUND (adverb)
1. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
2. in or to a reversed position or direction
HANDY (noun)
1. United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958)
HANDY (adjective)
1. easy to reach
2. skillful with the hands

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More Daily Beast Crossword (2/17/2026) Answers

Across

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12. "___ Mercies" (1983 drama for which 1-Across won Best Actor)

13. Yank

14. Reversible ABBA hit

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17. Famed

19. Point the finger at somebody

21. "Sling ___" (acclaimed 1996 drama featuring 1-Across)

22. Simple headwear

25. Ron who played Tarzan

26. See 1-Across

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30. Mr. Estevez

31. Wonder

32. Boo ___ (1-Across's role in 1962's "To Kill a Mockingbird")

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Down

1. 'Darn it!'

2. Food with its name stamped on it

3. Stiller and Folds, say

4. Grand finale?

5. Highway: Abbr

6. Like a good workout

7. Playground declaration before a game of tag

9. Salary

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20. "As I ___ Down" (1994 hit for Sophie B. Hawkins)

21. Test version

22. Blondie's "___ Me"

23. "That's such ___!"

24. Sneaky plan

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28. MTV offering, briefly

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