Homophone of vowels not found in this answer (4)

I believe the answer is:

ewes

(Other definitions for ewes that I've seen before include "wool producers" , "Sheep (females)" , "farm animals" , "members of flock" , "Females in the flock" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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