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The Clue
Use a jarring tone (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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Certain file
Coarse file
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Farrier's tool
Filing aid
Grate upon
Grating sound
Harsh sound
Hoarse talk
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Kind of file
Rough tool
Scrape roughly
Speak harshly
Throaty sound
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Not speak clearly
Not be smooth-talking?
This has a "grate" sound
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