___ out (just about manage) — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the February 14 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
EKE
3 letters
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Barely sustain, with "out"
EKE
3
___ out a living (scrape by)
EKE
3
Scrape by, with "out"
EKE
3
___ out (barely make)
EKE
3
Scrape by
EKE
3
Squeeze out
EKE
3
Barely manage, with "out"
EKE
3
Barely manage, with "out"
EKE
3
___ out a victory (barely win)
EKE
3
___ out (barely cope)
EKE
3
Barely manage, with 5d
EKE
3
___ out a living (barely manage)
EKE
3
First three letters of the alphabet
ABC
3
___ Angeles, largest city in California
LOS
3
___ Moines, Iowa
DES
3
Plant anchor that's underground
ROOT
4
1984 horror film "A Nightmare on ___ Street"
ELM
3
Tree that produces acorns
OAK
3
Lion's luxuriant locks
MANE
4
Pegs for golf balls
TEES
4
"___: Miami" (police drama series): Abbr.
CSI
3
Ignited, as a scented candle
LIT
3
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