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Cry somewhat less? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mew

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'cry' is the definition.
(mew is a kind of cry)

'somewhat less?' is the wordplay.
'MEW' is hidden within the letters.
But, I am unsure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for mew that I've seen before include "Animal sound" , "Feline sound" , "Miaow" , "Cat's sound" , "Make sound like cat, or a gull" .)

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