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Scratchy-throated (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hoarse

(Other definitions for hoarse that I've seen before include "Of voice, rasping or gruff" , "A horse with croaking voice" , "in need of throat spray?" , "Husky (from cold)" , "With strained voice" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday and the Newsday.com.
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