Cryptic crossword clue
Runs away without initially emitting cries 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SCREAMS

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What does SCREAMS mean?

SCREAMS noun
  1. A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound.
  2. A form of singing associated with the metal and screamo styles of music. It is a loud, rough, distorted version of the voice; rather than the normal voice of the singer.
  3. Used as an intensifier
  4. (printers' slang) exclamation mark
SCREAMS verb
  1. To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to shriek; to screech.
  2. To move quickly; to race.
  3. To be very indicative of; clearly having the characteristics of.

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