handier; handiest
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: clever in using the hands especially in a variety of useful ways
handy with a hammer as well as with a paintbrush
handiness
noun
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Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
In addition to funding her tour, getting on OnlyFans online has been a source of personal liberation — not to mention a handy protest tool.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2024
That's where Book Retreats' new data comes in handy.
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Whip up sweet treats and savory sides with this handy duo that’s $20.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Handy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handy. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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