Answer:

fielded

AnswerCrossword Clue
FIELDEDTook, as questions
FIELDEDPlayed right
FIELDEDHandled a grounder
FIELDEDCaught a fly ball, e.g.
FIELDEDDealt with, as a difficult question
FIELDEDTook as questions