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___ out (just makes) (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ekes

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

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.
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