Narrowly get (by)

EKE

["Here’s a helpful hint for the clue \"Narrowly get (by)\" with the answer \"EKE\":\n\n**\"Struggle to manage, as with resources\"**\n\nThis hint guides the solver toward the idea of barely sustaining or making do, which is the core meaning of \"eke,\" without directly repeating the original clue or giving away the answer."]

The clue "Narrowly get (by)" leads to the answer **"EKE"** through the following wordplay: - **"Get (by)"** suggests the verb **"eke,"** which means to barely manage or sustain something (e.g., "eke out a living"). - **"Narrowly"** reinforces the idea of doing something with difficulty or minimal resources, which aligns with the meaning of "eke." The clue cleverly uses the definition of "eke" while hinting at its usage in phrases like "eke by," making the connection clear through both meaning and phrasing.