“Letter that starts the most words in the dictionary” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ESS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Letter that starts the most words in the dictionary”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 15, 2025, where it runs at 26 Across 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.