Makes do (5)
'makes do' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for ekes that I've seen before include "Makes supplies last longer" , "Rab C's extras" , "- - out: stretches" , "Lengthens (out)" , "...out a living, barely makes do" .)
'makes do' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for copes that I've seen before include "'Manages, gets by (5)'" , "Somehow manages" , "Manages; church vestments" , "Manages successfully, gets by" .)