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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.

Related Clues

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"