Barely manage, with "by" (6)

I believe the answer is:

scrape

(Other definitions for scrape that I've seen before include "A tricky spot" , "Predicament - abrasion" , "Clean with something sharp" , "embarrassing situation" , "jar" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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