Throat clearer Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, April 22, 2020 · 58-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between February 1998 and April 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 22, 2020 · 58-Down · 4 letters
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What does this clue mean?
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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