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A hoot and a cry of fear (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scream

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'a hoot' is the first definition.
(both can mean a good time)

'a cry of fear' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'and' is the link.

(Other definitions for scream that I've seen before include "Sound terrified" , "Loud shrill cry" , "card" , "Riot" , "Utter a sudden loud cry" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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