Get by - Crossword Clue

Crossword Clue Last Updated: 20/02/2026

Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Get by.

4 letter answer(s) to get by

  1. a long cloak; worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions
  2. brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall
  3. come to terms with; "We got by on just a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"
  4. Deal with difficult problems
  1. (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate; "the coach sent in a passing play on third and long"
  2. (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls; "he worked the pitcher for a base on balls"
  3. (military) a written leave of absence; "he had a pass for three days"
  4. (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team; "the pass was fumbled"
  5. a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
  6. a complimentary ticket; "the star got passes for his family"
  7. a difficult juncture; "a pretty pass"; "matters came to a head yesterday"
  8. a document indicating permission to do something without restrictions; "the media representatives had special passes"
  9. a flight or run by an aircraft over a target; "the plane turned to make a second pass"
  10. a permit to enter or leave a military installation; "he had to show his pass in order to get o

3 letter answer(s) to get by

  1. supplement
  2. To increase; to add to; to augment; -- now commonly used with out, the notion conveyed being to add to, or piece out by a laborious, inferior, or scanty addition; as, to eke out a scanty supply of one kind with some other.

5 letter answer(s) to get by

  1. avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully"
  2. be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by; "What you are seeing in him eludes me"
  3. Escape notice by
  4. escape, either physically or mentally; "The thief eluded the police"; "This difficult idea seems to evade her"; "The event evades explanation"
  1. avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully"
  2. Dodges
  3. escape, either physically or mentally; "The thief eluded the police"; "This difficult idea seems to evade her"; "The event evades explanation"
  4. practice evasion; "This man always hesitates and evades"
  5. use cunning or deceit to escape or avoid; "The con man always evades"

14 letter answer(s) to get by

6 letter answer(s) to get by

  1. achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods
  2. be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; "I can deal with this crew of workers"; "This blender can't handle nuts"; "She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old"
  3. be successful; achieve a goal; "She succeeded in persuading us all"; "I managed to carry the box upstairs"; "She pulled it off, even though we never thought her capable of it"; "The pianist negociated the difficult runs"
  4. carry on or function; "We could do with a little more help around here"
  5. come to terms with; "We got by on just a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"
  6. handle effectively; "The burglar wielded an axe"; "The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well"
  7. Supervise
  8. watch and direct; "Who is overseeing this project?"

Frequently asked questions about ‘Get by’

What's the best solution for Get by?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Get by is EKE. Other possible answers include COPE, ELUDE, EVADE, MAKE ENDS MEET, MANAGE, PASS.

How many solutions are there for Get by?

We have found 7 possible answers for the crossword clue Get by.

Which crosswords feature clues like Get by?

Clues like Get by often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Observer Azed, The Times Daily, Daily Star, The i Paper, The Times Jumbo, among others.


Other crossword clues with similar answers to 'Get by'

ClueAnswers
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Run15
Throw15
Handle14
Scratch12
Manage10
Shake10
Escape9
Throw off8
Avoid7
Bypass7
Dodge7
Duck7
Endure7
Supplement7
Permit6
"No bid"5
Evade5
Get around5
Shake off5
Sidestep5
Skirt5
Bridge declaration4
Circumvent4
Steer clear of4
Elude3
Freebie3
Give the slip to3
Go by3
Make the grade3
Overtake3
Parry3
Say no3
Deal2
Deal (with)2
Eke out a living2
Free ticket2
Give the slip2
Hail Mary, e.g.2
Keep away from2
Make do2
Quarterback's option2
*Common secret1
Accomplish by economy, wi1
Action on the pitch made public swoon1
Air play?1
Artfully dodge1
Avoid (capture)1
Avoid answering1
Avoid answering Bill if the First Lady’s about1

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