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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. | ||||||||
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adjective • characterized by phlegm | ||||||||
Throat Clearing 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 Times10 Jul 2012 | Across 34 | |
| New York Times21 Apr 2003 | Down 2 | |
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