Cry when husband leaves blanket (7)

I believe the answer is:

catcall

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

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for catcall that I've seen before include "Barracking" , "Mocking shout or whistle" , "Noisy expression of disapproval" , "Mocking remark" , "Express disapproval" .)

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

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