The Clue
Wailing cry (4 letter answer)
The Answer
YOWL
Tags
Notes
The answer YOWL is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
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Definition
YOWL as a noun:
1. (bellow, bellowing, holla, holler, hollering, hollo, holloa, roar, roaring, yowl) = a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal); "his bellow filled the hallway"
YOWL as a verb:
1. (howl, wrawl, yammer, yowl) = cry loudly, as of animals; "The coyotes were howling in the desert"
2. (yowl, caterwaul) = utter shrieks, as of cats