What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "___ out (barely achieved)" from September 7, 2026?

Crossword clue

“___ out (barely achieved)”

This clue appeared as 52-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, September 7, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

EKED

Letters4

Starts withE

Ends withD

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “___ out (barely achieved)” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 7, 2026 as 52-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ out (barely achieved)” clue?+

The answer is EKED (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 7, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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