Clears Throat Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 13, 2024

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	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%	11		Clears 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%	9		Clears 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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