What is the answer to "__ out (barely manages)"?

The most common answer is EKES. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2021, and first appeared in 2012.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

__ out (barely manages) Crossword Clue Answer

The crossword clue __ out (barely manages) appeared in USA Today on July 19, 2025. Our 4-letter answer will help you solve your puzzle.

__ out (barely manages) Crossword Answer

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__ out (barely manages) Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "__ out (barely manages)" crossword clue?

The answer to the "__ out (barely manages)" crossword clue is EKES. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the USA Today puzzle.

Which crossword used "__ out (barely manages)" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the USA Today puzzle on July 19, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.