Attention-getting sound crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with A and has 4 letters.

AHEM

AHEM — the 4-letter solution to “Attention-getting sound”, entered at 2 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for May 26, 2022.

About this clue

“Attention-getting sound” appeared as 2 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on May 26, 2022, and the answer is 4 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on October 20, 2025.

Letters
4
Position
2 Down
Times seen
2

Other possible answers

Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.

  • PSST4 letters

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Attention-getting sound”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, May 26, 2022, the answer to “Attention-getting sound” is AHEM — 4 letters, entered at 2 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: PSST, AHEM. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 4 letters and starts with A.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.