This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 27, 2026 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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EKE as a word: (transitive) Chiefly in the form eke out: to add to, to augment; to increase; to lengthen; (archaic) Also; in addition to.
EKE has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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