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eke out

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Puzzle #117 · September 26, 2025
Eke (not eek) is a fossil word existing only in the phrase 'eke out', meaning to manage with difficulty, or make something last a long time through frugality.
Fossil Word
Eke (not eek) is a fossil word existing only in the phrase 'eke out', meaning to manage with difficulty, or make something last a long time through frugality.
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The expression eke out has appeared in 1 puzzle:

  • Puzzle #117 on September 26, 2025
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