The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word YOWL
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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 = yowl.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does YOWL mean?
YOWL noun- A prolonged, loud cry, like the sound of an animal; a wail; a howl.
- Utter a yowl.
- Express by yowling; utter with a yowl.