“Handle” of a pumpkin Crossword Clue

 The answer to the crossword clue "Handle" of a pumpkin is STEM.

Pumpkins have a thick, green stem that attaches them to the vine. The stem is also sometimes called the peduncle. The stem is important for carrying nutrients and water to the pumpkin, and it also helps to keep the pumpkin from rolling away.

When pumpkins are harvested, the stem is usually left on the pumpkin. This is because the stem helps to prevent the pumpkin from rotting. However, the stem can be removed before carving or cooking the pumpkin.

Here is a fun fact: The world's heaviest pumpkin weighed 2,702 pounds and had a stem that was over 12 inches long!