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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. | ||||||||
| 26% | 5 | Sound made when clearing the throat | ||||||
noun • a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis verb • exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion | ||||||||
| 26% | 6 | Made a light throat clearing sound | ||||||
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Sound In A Clearing Crossword Clue
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AHEM which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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AHEM
Updated: January 12, 2024
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