This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, February 26, 2026 (7 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ E
Show the answer
About the answer
ESSE as a word: Essence, essential nature.
ESSE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 4, 2026.
Other clues with the same answer
More clues from this puzzle
- Tesla or Toyota (1 Across)
- What the "M" of BMX stands for (4 Across)
- Leafy lunch (5 Across)
- Weighing device (6 Across)
- Pepsi and Coke (1 Down)
- Dickens's "___ of Two Cities" (2 Down)
- Took to another floor, as the [circled letters] (3 Down)
- Apple computers (4 Down)
Play today's Mini Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers