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Handle sheep it's said (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

use

'handle' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'sheep it's said' is the wordplay.
'sheep' becomes 'ewes' (a ewe is a female sheep).
'it's said' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'ewes' is a homophone of 'USE'.

(Other definitions for use that I've seen before include "Exploit; custom" , "Employment; utilise" , "Operate" , "Function, purpose" , "Employ - advantage" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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