Having said too much, perhaps (6)
I believe the answer is:
hoarse
(Other definitions for hoarse that I've seen before include "Of voice, rough and dry" , "(Of voice) rough/harsh" , "(Of voice) rough, harsh" , "Croaky" , "Raucous" .)
I believe the answer is:
hoarse
(Other definitions for hoarse that I've seen before include "Of voice, rough and dry" , "(Of voice) rough/harsh" , "(Of voice) rough, harsh" , "Croaky" , "Raucous" .)