The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SQUEAL
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result SQUEAL
- Shrill cry of ecstasy in brief storm
- In short storm mostly easterly’s beginning to blow
- Sing and shout
- Confess, implicated in grotesque alliance
- Cry from queen nipped by mammal
- Complain, wanting guarantee without question
- Cry from main cavalcade essentially surrounding queen
- Cry out — to the police?
- Shout and stamp catching Queen
- Shut up, bottling question, or tell all
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The straight part
We know that "Cry" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cry = squeal.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SQUEAL mean?
SQUEAL noun- A high-pitched sound, such as the scream of a child, or noisy worn-down brake pads.
- The cry of a pig.
- To scream with a shrill, prolonged sound.
- To give sensitive information about someone to a third party; to rat on someone.