Audible response of contempt (5)

I believe the answer is:

snort

(Other definitions for snort that I've seen before include "Rough nasal sound of disgust or anger" , "Make derisive noise" , "Take illegal drug" , "Take cocaine (sl.)" , "Derisive noise made through nose" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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