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noun • the process of coughing up and spitting out • the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva) | ||||||||
| 30% | 4 | Coughing sound | ||||||
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. | ||||||||
| 30% | 7 | Related to coughing | ||||||
adjective • Related to, caused by, or accompanied by a cough | ||||||||
What The Speakers Audience Does Before Coughing Crossword Clue
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EXPECTORATION which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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EXPECTORATION
Updated: October 14, 2023
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