This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (43 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ D
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EKED as a word: (transitive) Chiefly in the form eke out: to add to, to augment; to increase; to lengthen; (archaic) Also; in addition to.
EKED has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 25, 2026.
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