“French 101 word that sounds like a letter of the alphabet” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EAU is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “French 101 word that sounds like a letter of the alphabet”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 9, 2025, where it runs at 67 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.