The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word CAW
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The straight part
We know that "Raven’s cry" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case raven’s cry = caw.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CAW mean?
CAW noun- The harsh cry of a crow.
- To make the harsh cry of a crow, rook, or raven.
- Cry of a crow.