The term 'get a handle on' is a phrase that means to gain an understanding or control of a situation. The crossword solutions for this phrase are TITLE (5 letters), GRASP (5 letters), GRIP (4 letters), and FEEL (4 letters). TITLE refers to the name of something, GRASP implies a firm hold, GRIP suggests a strong GRIP, and FEEL implies having a sense of something. All of these words together suggest gaining an understanding or control of a situation.