Eerie floor noise (5)

I believe the answer is:

creak

(Other definitions for creak that I've seen before include "Audibly reveal weakness under strain" , "Groan (like a loose floorboard)" , "Squeaking sound" , "Screech, grate" , "Harsh squeak like unoiled hinge" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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