Scrape (by)

EKE

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Scrape (by)" is a clever play on the word "eke," which means to barely manage or scrape by. The clue uses "scrape" as a direct hint for the definition, while "(by)" signals that you’re looking for a word meaning to get by with difficulty. "Eke" fits perfectly—it’s a short, punchy verb that captures the idea of just making it through, like eking out a living. The parentheses act as a subtle nudge toward the wordplay.