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Clears Throat Crossword Clue

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99%4Exact Match!
noun

• the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.

40%11Clears one's throat
adjective

• expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language

• consisting of segments held together by joints

verb

• provide with a joint

• put into words or an expression

• speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

• unite by forming a joint or joints

• express or state clearly

37%9Clears the throat angrily
noun

• An expression of disdain, disbelief, protest, or dismissal; a huff, grunt, or snort.

verb

• To dislike, protest, or dismiss.

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