Cryptic crossword clue
Screeched, as second tremor trapped wife and daughter 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SQUAWKED

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The straight part
We know that "Screeched" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case screeched = squawked.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SQUAWKED mean?

SQUAWKED verb
  1. To make a squawking noise; to yell, scream, or call out shrilly.
  2. To speak out; to protest.
  3. To report an infraction; to rat on or tattle; to disclose a secret.
  4. To produce a warning message, indicating a possible error.
  5. To set or transmit a four-digit transponder code. (Normally followed by the specific code in question.)
  6. To back out in a mean way.

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