NYT Dictionary

AHEM

/əˈhɛm/
InterjectionVerbA-hema-hem · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Onomatopoeic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

heytut tuthem

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 12 recorded puzzles:

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