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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. | ||||||||
| 29% | 7 | Device to attract attention and publicity | ||||||
noun • a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known • any clever maneuver | ||||||||
| 29% | 4 | Keeps staring, to an extent – this might attract attention | ||||||
verb • To say psst, to get someone's attention or to communicate with them. interjection • Implies that the speaker is sending secret or whispered information to another person. | ||||||||
Gentle Utterance To Attract Attention Crossword Clue
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AHEM which was last seen in the Telegraph Cross Atlantic crossword.
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AHEM
Updated: February 5, 2024
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We think the answer is "" which means:
- 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. interjection
- • The sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat
- • An exclamation or cough to get attention
- • An exclamation of disapproval or annoyance
- • An exclamation to indicate sarcasm
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| Telegraph Cross Atlantic06 Feb 2024 | Down 6 | |
| The Guardian Quick18 Jun 2015 | Down 3 | |
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