| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| rasping | Harsh-sounding and unpleasant; grating |
| strident | Loud and harsh; grating |
| RASPY | Harsh and grating, as a voice |
| grinding | (of a sound or motion) Harsh and grating |
| brassier | Sounding like a brass musical instrument; harsh and loud |
| brassiest | Sounding like a brass musical instrument; harsh and loud |
| hoarsest | (of a person's voice) Sounding rough and harsh, typically as the result of a sore throat or of shouting |
