Handy, practical (6)
I believe the answer is:
useful
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'handy' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'practical' is the second definition.
(similar in meaning)
(Other definitions for useful that I've seen before include "Make yourself . . . . . . - help out" , "Of practical assistance" , "Having a function" , "Capable of serving some purpose" , "profitable" .)