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The Clue
Piercing (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SHRILL
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Notes
The answer SHRILL is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
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Strident
High-pitched
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Definition
SHRILL as a verb:
1. (shriek, shrill, pipe up, pipe) = utter a shrill cry
SHRILL as an adjective:
1. (piercing, shrill, sharp) = having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones ; "piercing screams"; "a shrill whistle"; " a shrill gaiety"
2. (strident, shrill) = being sharply insistent on being heard; "strident demands"; "shrill criticism"
3. of colors that are bright and gaudy; "a shrill turquoise"