Throat clearer

Latest answer — August 15, 2026

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A person clearing their throat before speaking

Clue explained

AHEM is the conventional interjection for a throat-clearing sound, often used to get attention or signal that someone is about to speak. The answer represents the sound phonetically.

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This clue's Saturday, August 15, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Throat clearer
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The answer to “Throat clearer” in the LA Times Mini crossword is AHEM — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 15, 2026 at 1-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Throat clearer” answer

AHEM (4 letters)

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What does AHEM mean?

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(interjection)

  • used to represent the noise made when clearing the throat, typically to attract attention or express disapproval or embarrassment

When else has “Throat clearer” appeared?

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August 15, 2026 (most recent) → AHEM. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Throat clearer”?

The answer is AHEM, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Throat clearer”?

4 letters: AHEM.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 15, 2026, at 1-Down.

Can “Throat clearer” have a different answer?

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