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Of A Cry Piercing Crossword Clue
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SHRILL which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SHRILL
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SHRILL" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
- • Being sharply insistent on being heard
- • Of colors that are bright and gaudy verb
- • Utter a shrill cry noun
- • A shrill sound. adjective
- • High-pitched and piercing.
- • Having a shrill voice.
- • Sharp or keen to the senses.
- • (especially of a complaint or demand) fierce, loud, strident.
An example sentence would be:
- • "Her voice is incredibly shrill, it can be heard from miles away."
- • "The sound of the whistle was piercing and shrill."
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| The Guardian Quick07 Sep 2017 | Down 16 | |
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