What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Scratchy-throated voice" from August 4, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Scratchy-throated voice”

This clue appeared as 65-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

RASP

Letters4

Starts withR

Ends withP

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Scratchy-throated voice” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 4, 2026 as 65-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with R and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Scratchy-throated voice” clue?+

The answer is RASP (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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