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Pay for handle (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

treat

This clue is a double definition.

'pay for' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'handle' is the second definition.
('treat' can be a synonym of 'handle')

(Other definitions for treat that I've seen before include "Enjoyable party" , "Give medical care or free meal to" , "Behave towards" , "Event causing special pleasure" , "Doctor, manage" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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