Hesitation sound Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, February 23, 2005 · 59-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between August 2002 and February 2005.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 23, 2005 · 59-Down · 3 letters
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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.
noun
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