This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 5, 2026 (107 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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E _ _
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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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