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noun • 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. | ||||
| 34% | 3 | 12 Down; a____, throat-clearer | ||
noun • the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down • 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. verb • fold over and sew together to provide with a hem • utter `hem' or `ahem' | ||||
| 24% | 9 | Has throat grooves for expanding its throat | ||
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Throat Clearer
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AHEM which was last seen in the Eugene Sheffer crossword.
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Updated: October 19, 2025
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