This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 10, 2026 (52 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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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