Cryptic crossword clue
Metallic joint around one handle 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word WIELD

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What does WIELD mean?

WIELD verb
  1. To command, rule over; to possess or own.
  2. To control, to guide or manage.
  3. To handle with skill and ease, especially a weapon or tool.
  4. To exercise (authority or influence) effectively.

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