| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| EKES | .. out a victory (barely wins) |
| EKED | ... out a victory (barely won) |
| EKED | ... out a victory (just barely won) |
| NOSES | ... out: barely wins |
| EDGES | Barely wins, with "out" |
| narrower | (esp. of a victory, defeat, or escape) With only a small margin; barely achieved |
| narrowest | (esp. of a victory, defeat, or escape) With only a small margin; barely achieved |
