Squeaks (by) NYT Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from July 22, 2024
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Updated Jul 22, 2024
Squeaks (by) NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to Squeaks (by) NYT for the July 22, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 4 letters. Start with E and end with S, and the possible solutions are EADS, EATS, EKES.
The answer is EKES.
The crossword clue "Squeaks" with the answer "EKES" refers to managing or obtaining something with difficulty or by a narrow margin. The term "ekes" is derived from the phrase "eke out," which means to make a small amount of something last longer or to barely manage to get by.
In this context, "squeaks" metaphorically describes the act of barely achieving or securing something, much like "ekes" implies making do with minimal resources or effort. Thus, "EKES" fits the clue by conveying the idea of managing something with difficulty or just enough.
This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on July 22, 2024. You can also get all other NYT's Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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