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Old staircase sound (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

creak

(Other definitions for creak that I've seen before include "Groan (like a loose floorboard)" , "Unoiled hinge sound" , "harsh squeal" , "Squeaking sound" , "Screech, grate" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.
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