Answer:

raspier

Answer	Crossword Clue
RASPIER	Less smooth
RASPIER	More hoarse sounding
RASPIER	More harsh

RASPIER	Comparatively hoarse
RASPIER	More grating.
RASPIER	More irritable
RASPIER	Not as clear
RASPIER	More scratchy, as a voice
RASPIER	More like a hoarse voice
RASPIER	More grating
RASPIER	Less mellifluous

RASPIER	More scratchy
RASPIER	More hoarse

Crossword

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