Crossword clue

“Purse handle”

This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
STRAP
Letters5
Starts withS
Ends withP
Vowels1

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About this clue

The clue “Purse handle” ran in the Newsday Crossword on August 19, 2025 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with P, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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What is the answer to the “Purse handle” clue?+

The answer is STRAP (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of August 19, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on August 19, 2025.

How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+

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