Serpentine shape Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Serpentine shape that was published at The Washington Post Sunday crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Serpentine shape" leads to the answer "ESS" in the crossword puzzle. Here is why this clue corresponds to this answer:

1. Letter Shape: The word "Serpentine" often brings to mind the twisting and winding motion, resembling the shape of the letter S. This shape is commonly referred to as "S" in English, with “S” being the beginning of the word "Serpentine." Thus, "S" fits the description of a serpentine shape.
2. Single Letter: In crossword puzzles, answers can sometimes be single letters that correspond to specific clues. In this case, the single-letter answer "S" fits the description of a serpentine shape due to its winding and curving nature.
3. Crossword Puzzle Convention: Crossword puzzles often use abbreviations and single letters as answers that relate to the clue provided. “S” as the answer to "Serpentine shape" follows this convention and is a common practice in crossword puzzles.

Given these factors, the answer "ESS" for the clue "Serpentine shape" aligns with the expected solution in the context of crossword puzzles.

Definition of "ESS"

a thing shaped like the letter S.

 The Crossword clue "Serpentine shape" published 31 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Washington Post Sunday	14 April 2024	ESS
Newsday.com	21 December 2023	ESS
Wall Street Journal	22 September 2020	ESS
USA Today	8 October 2019	ESS
New York Times	7 August 2011	ESS
L.A. Times Sunday	17 December 2006	ESS
Universal	30 January 2003	ESS