Make shorter, maybe Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.
2. the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
(verb)
1. fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
2. utter `hem’ or `ahem’

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MAKE (verb)
1. put in order or neaten
2. eliminate urine
MAKE (noun)
1. the act of mixing cards haphazardly
2. a recognizable kind
MAYBE (adverb)
1. by chance

More LA Times Crossword (3/19/2026) Answers

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17. "In my view..."

18. Ina Garten franchise

21. Director Kurosawa

22. Species known as the Evolution Pokémon

23. Sanskrit for "goddess"

24. Video game series based on Dungeons & Dragons

30. Receptionist, often

32. Reasons

33. YMCA class

34. Sam of "Peaky Blinders"

37. On deck

38. Tomie dePaola book whose title evokes the Italian for "Grandma Witch"

42. Not cool

45. Investment

46. So-so, slangily

49. Cut without permission?

53. Composer parodied in "Rabbit of Seville"

55. Cry after a triumphant return

58. Burnt __

59. Comedy legend Burnett

60. Toyota hybrid

61. 1985 novelty hit for the Bears, with "The," or an apt title for this puzzle?

67. Main dish

68. App for foodies

69. Game review site

70. Untrustworthy sort

71. Run for fun, say

72. Receive.

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1. Workplace accessibility issue?

2. Society of Friends

3. Dry up

4. Porch party fixture

5. Match stopper, briefly

6. Former Portuguese Royal Court city

7. Dirt from a bug, perhaps

8. Walked the floor

9. Mexican cheddar?

10. Swear (to)

11. ___/her pronouns

12. Casual hellos

13. Outskirts of New Haven?

14. Reggae kin

19. Canal that runs 351 miles

20. Egg cell

24. Taproom pour

25. Acoustic Soul singer India.__

26. Jane the Virgin star Rodriguez

27. "___ Maria"

28. ___-Mex cuisine

29. Contractors no.

31. Explosive stuff

35. Some kitchen appliances

36. Long. counterpart

38. Oracle

39. Rat (on)

40. "Enough! I get it!"

41. Old console letters

42. Texas airport letters

43. Abu Dhabi's fed.

44. Tiny twisted molecule

46. Lego character, informally

47. Humor

48. Voice opposition

50. Proclamation

51. "Violeta" novelist Allende

52. Fatty tuna

54. Vassal

56. Shady garden spot

57. God of Islam

60. Unadulterated

61. Use a Singer

62. French article

63. Book fair gp.

64. Hesitant sounds

65. Pigpen

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