This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (21 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ M
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AHEM as a word: To cough or clear one's throat so as to draw attention.
AHEM has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 24, 2025.
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