The Clue
Brake sound (7 letter answer)
The Answer
SCREECH
Tags
Notes
The answer SCREECH is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
Related Clues
... brakes
Harsh cry
Tire sound
Auto accident sound
Sound of an unexpected stop
Definition
SCREECH as a noun:
1. (screech, screeching, shriek, shrieking, scream, screaming) = a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry; "he ducked at the screechings of shells"; "he heard the scream of the brakes"
2. (scream, screaming, shriek, shrieking, screech, screeching) = sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors"
SCREECH as a verb:
1. (squeak, screech, creak, screak, skreak) = make a high-pitched, screeching noise; "The door creaked when I opened it slowly"
2. (squawk, screak, skreak, skreigh, screech) = utter a harsh abrupt scream