The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word EKES , but the solution may also be EKES … which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Barely makes, with "out" crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| EKES | 97 % | 4 |
| EKES … | 3 % | 8 |
Why may EKES be the right solution?
The word "EKES" means to barely make ends meet or to make something last by careful use. In this context, "Barely makes, with 'out'" suggests the idea of managing to get by with limited resources or effort, making "EKES" the appropriate answer.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Barely makes, with "out"
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- make
- scratch
- spots
- bomb
- spill
- spilling
- nosed
- edge
- edged
- eked
- diviner
- goldsmith
Crossword Answer definitions
EKES verb- Chiefly in the form eke out: to add to, to augment; to increase; to lengthen.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result EKES
- Squeezes (out)
- ___ out (supplements)
- Barely manages
- Economizes
- Makes last
- Stretches out
- Supplements
- With "out": makes do
- Gets with great effort
- Scratches (out)