This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 10, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
E _ _
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ERS as a word: (sports, automotive) Acronym of energy recovery system, an electric generation, storage, and propulsion system used in Formula One, which generates electrici....
ERS has been an answer 17 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 2, 2025.
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