___ out an existence Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “___ out an existence” from the New York Times crossword of April 5, 2026? It has 3 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, APRIL 5, 2026
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EKE is the answer to “___ out an existence”. It means to supplement with great effort.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To supplement with great effort.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: KEE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “___ out (barely get)”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “___ out an existence”?
EKE, 3 letters: to supplement with great effort.
When was “___ out an existence” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of April 5, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
3 letters, starting with E.