What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Handled press agents?" from October 31, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Handled press agents?”

This clue appeared as 40-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 31, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

IRONS

Letters5

Starts withI

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 31, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Handled press agents?” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 31, 2025 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Handled press agents?” clue?+

The answer is IRONS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 31, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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