Clear one’s throat loudly (5)

I believe the answer is:

cough

(Other definitions for cough that I've seen before include "Bronchial infection" , "Hacking affliction" , "Abrupt exhalation" , "Confess (sl.)" , "Noise from the throat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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