Sounded OK in earshot (5)
I believe the answer is:
aloud
'ok in earshot' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are adverbs. Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for aloud that I've seen before include "Not under breath" , "For all to hear" , "that listeners can receive" , "Not sotto voce" , "Using the voice, not silently" .)