Throat Sound Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 10, 2023

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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.
	98%	4		Exact Match!
	noun • uttering in an irritated tone • a coarse file with sharp pointed projections verb • scrape with a rasp • utter in a grating voice
	31%	9		Grating throat sound
	noun • (of sound) The state or characteristic of being rough or raw, especially used to describe vocal quality.

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times10 Apr 1981	Down 3
New York Times28 Oct 1976	Down 30
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