Throat-clearing sound
Crossword clue · 1 known answers · 14 appearances · Last seen in the Newsday crossword on March 9, 2026
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AHEM
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The clue “Throat-clearing sound” has appeared 14 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Newsday crossword on March 9, 2026, where the answer was AHEM.
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