This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 27, 2026 (67 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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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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