Sounds of hesitation NYT Crossword Clue

The answer to the “Sounds of hesitation” crossword clue is ERS (3 letters); other puzzles used UMS. We have seen this clue 5 times in New York Times Mini and New York Times Bonus and New York Times and Universal crosswords, most recently on November 1, 2025.

Answer

THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 3 LETTERS

ERS: a European vetch.

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Best answers for “Sounds of hesitation”

RankAnswerLettersClue
1ERS3Sounds of hesitation
2UMS3Sounds of hesitation
3UHS3Syllables of hesitation similar clue

The first 2 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.

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CrosswordDateAnswerClue page
New York Times MiniSeptember 20, 2026UMS4 Down
New York Times BonusNovember 1, 2025ERS44 Down
New York TimesApril 6, 2025ERS10 Down
UniversalDecember 2, 2024UMS42 Down
New York TimesOctober 31, 2024ERS58 Across

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What is the 3-letter answer to the Sounds of hesitation crossword clue?

ERS is the 3-letter answer to the “Sounds of hesitation” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.

When was the Sounds of hesitation crossword clue last used?

In the New York Times Bonus of November 1, 2025. We have seen it 5 times.

What are other possible answers to the Sounds of hesitation crossword clue?

Other puzzles used UMS for this clue. Similar clues were answered with UHS (“Syllables of hesitation”).