This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (22 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
E _ _
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ERR as a word: (intransitive, formal) To make a mistake; (intransitive) To sin.
ERR has been an answer 23 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 12, 2025.
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