The Clue
Cry loudly (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SQUALL
Tags
Notes
The answer SQUALL is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
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Definition
SQUALL as a noun:
1. sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation
SQUALL as a verb:
1. (squall, waul, wawl) = make high-pitched, whiney noises
2. (shout, shout out, cry, call, yell, scream, holler, hollo, squall) = utter a sudden loud cry; "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
3. blow in a squall; "When it squalls, a prudent sailor reefs his sails"