Fleshy flap of tissue at the back of the palate hanging above the throat (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% UVULA Fleshy flap of tissue at the back of the palate hanging above the throat (5) (5)
6% ADENOIDS Throat tissues (8) Commuter Mar 4, 2026
5% HOVER Start to hang above? (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 1, 2026
4% ALOFT Soaring above (5) Commuter Apr 7, 2026
4% SUSPEND Hang (7) New York Times Apr 2, 2026
4% PETS Door-flap users (4) Newsday Apr 2, 2026
4% SWAK Envelope flap abbr. (4) USA Today Quick Mar 27, 2026
4% PEND Hang in the balance (4) The New Yorker Mini Mar 27, 2026
4% AHEM Throat-clearing sound (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 25, 2026
4% HIP Fleshy thigh part (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 22, 2026
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