What is the answer to "___ out (barely manage)" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "___ out (barely manage)" is EKE (3 letters).

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___ out (barely manage) USA Today Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the July 15, 2026 puzzle

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EKE

3 letters · Across · last seen July 15, 2026

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