October handout (5)
I believe the answer is:
treat
'october handout' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for treat that I've seen before include "An indulgence; handle" , "Give care to; surprise gift" , "Act toward or regard in a certain way" , "Practise medicine" , "Engage in negotiations" .)