Cryptic crossword clue
Ever so slow to begin letter 3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word ESS

E
S
S

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The straight part
We know that "letter" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case letter = ess.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does ESS mean?

ESS noun
  1. The name of the Latin-script letter S.
  2. Something shaped like the letter S.
ESS verb
  1. To move in a changing direction, forming the shape of a letter S.

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