Someone might act to get attention in a crossword clue context by words such as "nudge," "ham," "engage," or "draw." Common answers for such clues include actions or behaviors that attract or draw attention. For example, "nudge" means to poke gently to get attention, "ham" means to act in an exaggerated way to attract attention, and "engage" means to attract or hold attention. Short answers often seen in puzzles include "ahem," "heed," "draw," or "show" as well.