Throat-clearing sounds Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, May 1, 2017 · 19-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, May 1, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 1, 2017 · 19-Across · 5 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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