Cryptic crossword clue
Perhaps Ben is making something last longer? 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word EKING

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Buddy explains!

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What does EKING mean?

EKING noun
  1. The act or process of adding.
  2. That which is added.
  3. A supplementary piece of timber used to lengthen another.
EKING verb
  1. Chiefly in the form eke out: to add to, to augment; to increase; to lengthen.

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