That sounds somewhat husky (6)

I believe the answer is:

hoarse

(Other definitions for hoarse that I've seen before include "Ashore (anag)" , "(Of a voice) gruff or husky" , "Sounding rough like a horse" , "Gravelly" , "Husky (from cold)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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