“Barely scrapes (by)” crossword clue
Answer
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••••EKES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EKES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Barely scrapes (by)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 8, 2026, where it runs at 84 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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