The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC February competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 47: Sleuth hesitates, left in complete surprise (8)

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A clue to SHERLOCK.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.hesitates = ER is weak; the former is a verb, the latter is an interjection.
2.ER is not 'hesitates', it's an expression of hesitation.