Pay for handle (5)
I believe the answer is:
treat
This clue is a double definition.
'pay for' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)
'handle' is the second definition.
('treat' can be a synonym of 'handle')
(Other definitions for treat that I've seen before include "Enjoyable party" , "Give medical care or free meal to" , "Behave towards" , "Event causing special pleasure" , "Doctor, manage" .)