Scrape (out)

Answer:

EKE

Hint:

Think of a verb meaning to barely manage or squeeze out something, often used with "out" in phrases like "eke out a living."

Explanation:

"Scrape (out)" hints at the word "eke" because "eke out" is a common phrase meaning to barely manage or scrape by. The clue plays on the idea of scraping something out, like squeezing a small amount from limited resources. It’s a concise way to point to the verb "eke," which fits the definition perfectly.

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