(Make a) high-pitched sound (7)

I believe the answer is:

screech

(Other definitions for screech that I've seen before include "Outcry" , "Harsh piercing cry" , "Sudden shrill cry" , "Loud harsh cry" , "Squawk" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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