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Ignoring every other part, turn exact handle (5)

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I believe the answer is:

treat

'handle' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'ignoring every other part turn exact' is the wordplay.
'ignoring every other part' means one should take alternating letters.
'turn'+'exact'='turnexact'
The alternating letters of 'turnexact' are 'TREAT'.

(Other definitions for treat that I've seen before include "Handle - delightful surprise" , "Deal with sickness" , "pleasant surprise" , "Tetra (anag.)" , "Negotiate to reach an agreement" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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