“Scrapes (out), as a living” crossword clue

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 “Scrapes (out), as a living”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 17, 2025, where it runs at 20 Across 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.