Crossword Genius

Cry in my cell, lacking covers (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

yell

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'cry' is the definition.
(I know that cry can be written as yell)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for yell that I've seen before include "roar" , "Bawl, yowl" , "Loud sharp cry" , "Call out" , "Shetland isle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.