Barely scrapes (by) Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Barely scrapes (by)” from the New York Times crossword of February 8, 2026? It has 4 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, FEBRUARY 8, 2026
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EKES is the answer to “Barely scrapes (by)”. 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: KESE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Just gets (by)”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Barely scrapes (by)”?
EKES, 4 letters: to supplement with great effort.
When was “Barely scrapes (by)” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of February 8, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with E.