What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Barely scrapes (by)" from February 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Barely scrapes (by)”

This clue appeared as 84-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

EKES

Letters4

Starts withE

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Barely scrapes (by)” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 8, 2026 as 84-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Barely scrapes (by)” clue?+

The answer is EKES (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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