Shrill cry of ecstasy in brief storm (6)

I believe the answer is:

squeal

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This clue could be a double definition.

'shrill' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'cry of ecstasy in brief storm' is the second definition.
'squeal' can be an answer for 'cry' (thesaurus). I am unsure of the 'of ecstasy in brief storm' bit.

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(Other definitions for squeal that I've seen before include "Equals (anag)" , "Inform on someone" , "Split" , "Shrill sound" , "Screech" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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