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The Clue

Banshee's cry (4 letter answer)

The Answer

WAIL

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Notes

The answer WAIL is uncommon, appearing about once every 375 puzzles.

Related Clues

Bemoan
Complain
Cry
Keen
Lament
Ululate
Yowl
Banshee sound
Banshee's sound
Cry; keen
Cry out
Lament loudly
Lugubrious sound
Sing the blues
Siren's sound
Sound of a sax
Blow a mean horn
Cry like a baby
Cry like a banshee
Mourn out loud
Complain loudly
Sirens do it
Sound like a siren
What banshees do
Cry one's head off
Play a sax solo, maybe

Definition

WAIL as a noun:

1. (lament, lamentation, plaint, wail) = a cry of sorrow and grief; "their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward"

WAIL as a verb:

1. (howl, ululate, wail, roar, yawl, yaup) = emit long loud cries; "wail in self-pity"; "howl with sorrow"
2. (wail, whimper, mewl, pule) = cry weakly or softly; "she wailed with pain"