The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word AHEM , but the solution may also be [AHEM] which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
[I'm about to speak …] crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| AHEM | 50 % | 4 |
| [AHEM] | 50 % | 6 |
Why may AHEM be the right solution?
The crossword clue "[I'm about to speak …]" is a hint for a sound that someone might make to get attention before speaking. "Ahem" is a common sound people make to clear their throat and get attention, making it the right answer.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: [I'm about to speak …]
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- talk
- discuss
- rave
- talking
- chatter
- vaunt
- blab
- gossip
- mention
- speaking
- tattle
- tell
Crossword Answer definitions
AHEM noun- A use of the interjection, ahem.
- The sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat
- An exclamation or cough to get attention
- An exclamation of disapproval or annoyance
- An exclamation to indicate sarcasm
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result AHEM
- "Beg pardon"
- "Excuse me?"
- "May I interrupt?"
- Attention-getter
- Excuse me!
- Attention-getting word
- "Excuse me!"
- Attention-getting sound
- Status vehicle
- Throat-clearing sound