This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, August 10, 2026 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
E _ _
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ESS as a word: The name of the Latin-script letter S/s; Something shaped like the letter S. (See esses).
ESS has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 11, 2026.
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