"Um, can I get a word in?" (4)

I believe the answer is:

ahem

(Other definitions for ahem that I've seen before include "It attracts attention" , "call attracting attention" , "request for attention" , "Noise made when clearing throat (4" , "Attention-grabbing expression" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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