Barely enough

Latest answer — January 23, 2026

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  1. 1Barely enough
  2. 6What some may be dyeing to conceal?
  3. 10Environmental concern
  4. 14"Don't be absurd!"
  5. 16___ Mountain (ski area in Killington, Vt.)
  6. 17She's out there!
  7. 18Many a choirgirl
  8. 19"Black-ish" patriarch
  9. 20Dulcet
  10. 21Fiddle with feathers, say
  11. 22Backstreet ___
  12. 23Like kyawthuite, among gems
  13. 25Designer Geoffrey
  14. 27A-list
  15. 28Like quartzite vis-à-vis quartz
  16. 29They really click as a pair
  17. 32Masters of manipulation
  18. 33Commercial preceder of Geo
  19. 34Capital near the Red Sea
  20. 35Micromobility option
  21. 37On the level
  22. 38Mouth organ
  23. 39Internal turmoil
  24. 40Say "I do," say
  25. 41One may be carried in a concert hall
  26. 42Recent recruit
  27. 43First name on the Supreme Court
  28. 45Zilch
  29. 48Cushy
  30. 49It is "making the complicated simple, awesomely simple," per Charles Mingus
  31. 51Out of joint?
  32. 52Text insert for a flash-forward film scene
  33. 53Ink
  34. 54Apt rhyme for "pads"
  35. 55Guck

Down

  1. 1Completely convinced
  2. 2French letter opener
  3. 3Niche for a shrine
  4. 4Essence of the matter
  5. 5"I'll take the blame"
  6. 6Some body builders?
  7. 7Broccoli ___
  8. 8How to look at your hot fudge sundae
  9. 9A little possessive, perhaps?
  10. 10Pocket money
  11. 11Momentous moments
  12. 12Bits in a byte, e.g.
  13. 13"I'm listening"
  14. 15One who's on the defense, perhaps
  15. 21Digital applications?
  16. 22Longing look
  17. 24Rigi of Switzerland, e.g.
  18. 25One setting on speakers
  19. 26Classic toy for budding engineers
  20. 27Long look
  21. 28Peach or plum
  22. 30Interest of Marco Polo, with "the"
  23. 31Settled on the bottom?
  24. 33Gelded
  25. 36___ Fridays
  26. 37Hangouts
  27. 40Grammy-winning R&B; singer named for a Revlon fragrance
  28. 41They make streaks on cheeks
  29. 42Mass
  30. 44Tip
  31. 45Trattoria tubes
  32. 46Couple
  33. 47Funeral ___
  34. 49Texter's "ciao"
  35. 50Late actor Kilmer

The answer to “Barely enough” in the New York Times crossword is SCANT — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on January 23, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 1-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include MINIMAL. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Barely enough” answer

SCANT (5 letters) — most recent; also seen as MINIMAL

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Why the answer is SCANT

SCANT is the 5-letter solution that fits "Barely enough" in the NYT Crossword crossword on January 23, 2026 (1-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does SCANT mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of SCANT is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(adjective)

  • barely sufficient or adequate

Other answers for “Barely enough”

New York Times has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides SCANT, it has also been MINIMAL. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

  • January 23, 2026 (most recent) → SCANT
  • May 2, 2025 → MINIMAL

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Barely enough”?

The answer is SCANT, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on January 23, 2026. Other answers for this clue include MINIMAL.

How many letters is the answer to “Barely enough”?

5 letters: SCANT. Earlier fills for this clue have also been MINIMAL (7).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on January 23, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 1-Across. Earlier appearances: May 2, 2025 → MINIMAL.

Can “Barely enough” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides SCANT, New York Times has also used MINIMAL for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?

The full grid for January 23, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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