Fly off the handle Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Fly off the handle that was published at USA Today crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Fly off the handle" is a common expression indicating a sudden outburst of anger or losing one's temper. The answer "THROWAFIT" is a suitable match for this clue due to the following reasons:

• Throw: The word "throw" is often used figuratively to mean expressing or displaying certain emotions or actions abruptly. In this case, "throw" signifies the sudden eruption of intense emotions like anger.
• A: The letter "A" in the answer serves as a connecting word between "throw" and "fit," indicating the flow of the expression "throw a fit." It links the verb with the noun, forming a complete phrase.
• Fit: The term "fit" is synonymous with outburst or tantrum. When someone is said to "throw a fit," it implies a sudden, sometimes exaggerated display of strong emotions like anger or frustration.

In conclusion, "THROWAFIT" encapsulates the essence of the clue "Fly off the handle" by conveying the idea of losing temper suddenly or expressing anger in an intense manner, making it a fitting answer for today's crossword puzzle.

More Answers:

• THROWAFIT
• LOSEIT
• BLOWAFUSE
• RANTANDRAVE
• BLOWYOURSTACK
• RAGE
• SNAP
• BLOWAGASKET
• ERUPT
• RANT
• GOBALLISTIC
• LOSECONTROL
• GETMAD
• RAVE

 The Crossword clue "Fly off the handle" published 30 time/s & has 14 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
USA Today	11 January 2024	THROWAFIT
The Guardian Quick	23 September 2023	LOSEIT
New York Times	1 February 2023	LOSEIT
Wall Street Journal	25 February 2022	RANTANDRAVE
L.A. Times Daily	16 May 2020	BLOWAFUSE
Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate	2 April 2015	GOBALLISTIC
Boston Globe	18 January 2009	GETMAD
Newsday.com	23 November 2008	RANT
Universal	14 December 2004	RAGE