The term 'HANDY KITCHEN GIZMO' can be broken down into two crossword solutions: CORER (5 letters) and HANDY (5 letters). CORER is a kitchen tool used to core apples, pears, and other fruits. It is a cylindrical device with a sharp blade at one end that is used to remove the core from the fruit. HANDY is an adjective meaning useful or convenient. Therefore, the term 'HANDY KITCHEN GIZMO' can be defined as a useful kitchen tool used to core fruits.