Sound before "Your, um, fly is open" Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, October 5, 2009 · 18-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, October 5, 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 5, 2009 · 18-Down · 4 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.
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