___ hours

The answer to the crossword question “___ hours is WEE” is “wee.” “Wee” is a Scottish word that means “small” or “little.” It is often used in expressions such as “wee hours,” which refers to the “early hours” of the morning. So, the clue is asking for a word that describes the amount of time that is “small” or “little,” and the answer is “wee.“