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Just scrapes (by) (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ekes

(Other definitions for ekes that I've seen before include "- - out: stretches" , "...out a living, barely makes do" , "Rab C's extras" , "Makes supplies last longer" , "Lengthens (out)" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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