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The Clue

Mobster's speech, maybe (4 letter answer)

The Answer

RASP

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Notes

The answer RASP is seen frequently, appearing about once every 70 puzzles.

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Farrier's tool
Grate greatly
Grate upon
Grating sound
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Laryngitis symptom
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Definition

RASP as a noun:

1. (rasp, rasping) = uttering in an irritated tone
2. (rasp, wood file) = a coarse file with sharp pointed projections

RASP as a verb:

1. scrape with a rasp
2. utter in a grating voice