Harsh shrill cry (7)

I believe the answer is:

screech

(Other definitions for screech that I've seen before include "Cry raucously; type of owl" , "Loud shrill cry" , "Terrifying sound" , "Squawk" , "Squeal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Times.

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