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1 | 99% | 3 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 33% | 2 | Sound of hesitation | |
3 | 33% | 3 | Sound of hesitation | |
Hesitation Sound 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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Source | #Number | Answer |
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New York Times23 Feb 2005 | Down 59 | |
New York Times14 Aug 2002 | Across 40 | |
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