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Squeak of surprise (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

eek

(Other definitions for eek that I've seen before include "Expression of mild fright" , "I'm frightened!" , "Yikes! Oo-er!" , "Expression of surprise" , "Cry of alarm" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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