Barely gets (by) Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Barely gets (by)” from the New York Times crossword of January 31, 2026? It has 7 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, JANUARY 31, 2026
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SCRAPES is the answer to “Barely gets (by)”. It means to rub so as to remove an outer layer.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To rub so as to remove an outer layer.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: CPSASRE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with S and ends with S.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the New York Times on November 27, 2024.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Barely gets (by)”?
SCRAPES, 7 letters: to rub so as to remove an outer layer.
When was “Barely gets (by)” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of January 31, 2026, and 1 more time before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
7 letters, starting with S.