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2 | 31% | 9 | To hesitate or falter in speech | |
3 | 31% | 7 | To hesitate or falter in speech | |
Hesitate In Speech Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "HEM" which means:
- noun
- • The edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
- • 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. verb
- • Fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
- • Utter `hem' or `ahem' interjection
- • Used to fill in the gap of a pause with a vocalized sound. pronoun
- • Them (now only in unstressed position following a consonant).
An example sentence would be:
- • "She carefully folded the hem of her dress."
- • "The tailor had to shorten the hem of the pants."
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New York Times25 Nov 2012 | Down 53 | |
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