Surly growl (5)

I believe the answer is:

snarl

'surly growl' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for snarl that I've seen before include "Growl in a threatening manner" , "Entangle wool - show displeasure" , "Growl aggressively" , "A vicious angry growl" , "Tangle; growl" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today and the Universal.

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