Shrill high-pitched cry (7)

I believe the answer is:

screech

(Other definitions for screech that I've seen before include "Sudden shrill cry" , "Yell" , "High pitched shout" , "Harsh piercing cry" , "Loud shrill cry" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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