In need of careful handling (8)

I believe the answer is:

delicate

(Other definitions for delicate that I've seen before include "Fragile, fine-textured" , "Very fine; fragile" , "Exquisite; needing tactful handling" , "Not strong or healthy" , "Not robust" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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