Misdirected, hikers may cry (6)

I believe the answer is:

shriek

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

'misdirected hikers' is the wordplay.
'hikers' anagrams to 'SHRIEK'.
But, I'm not sure how this is indicated.

'may' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for shriek that I've seen before include "Scream of pain or delight" , "Shrill cry of a shrike" , "Hikers (anag.)" , "Yell, screech" , "Scream or squeal" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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