Ear-piercing wail (7)
I believe the answer is:
screech
(Other definitions for screech that I've seen before include "Loud harsh cry" , "Harsh piercing cry" , "Outcry" , "Shriek" , "Raucous sound" .)
I've seen this clue in The Times.
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