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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. | ||||||||
| 37% | 4 | Air that makes you go [cough, cough] | ||||||
noun • air pollution by a mixture of smoke and fog | ||||||||
| 33% | 8 | Used in cough syrups as a cough suppressant | ||||||
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Faux Cough Crossword Clue
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AHEM which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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AHEM
Updated: October 11, 2023
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| New York Times31 May 2020 | Across 110 | |
| New York Times20 Sep 2007 | Down 26 | |
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