Mere Handful is an idiom that refers to a very small amount of something. It can be used to describe a FEW people, a tiny amount of money, or a limited number of items. The crossword solutions for this term are FEW (3 letters) and WISP (4 letters). FEW is an adjective that means not many, while WISP is a noun that refers to a small amount of something. Together, these two words accurately describe the meaning of Mere Handful.