The term 'BARELY MAKE IT' can be expressed in several ways using crossword solutions. The 3-letter solution is 'EKE', which means to struggle or barely manage. The 4-letter solution is 'EKES', which is the plural form of 'EKE'. The 5-letter solution is 'EKEBY', which is a variation of 'EKE'. The 5-letter solution 'GETBY' means to manage or survive with difficulty. The 6-letter solution 'EKEOUT' is another variation of 'EKE'. The 8-letter solution 'SCRAPEBY' means to barely manage or survive with difficulty. The 8-letter solution 'SQUEAKBY' also means to barely manage or survive with difficulty. All of these solutions are related to the term 'BARELY MAKE IT', which means to barely succeed or manage to do something.