Answer:

shriek

Answer	Crossword Clue
SHRIEK	Caterwaul
SHRIEK	Horror film reaction
SHRIEK	Scream

SHRIEK	"Boo!" reaction
SHRIEK	Piercing cry
SHRIEK	Mouse reaction
SHRIEK	High-pitched yell
SHRIEK	Horror film sound
SHRIEK	Cry of horror
SHRIEK	Haunted house cry
SHRIEK	Horror-film sound

SHRIEK	Piercing scream
SHRIEK	Sound of fright
SHRIEK	Cry.
SHRIEK	Outcry.
SHRIEK	Shrill outcry.
SHRIEK	Involuntary cry.
SHRIEK	Scary sound.
SHRIEK	Shrill sound

SHRIEK	Screech
SHRIEK	"Aieeeee!," e.g.
SHRIEK	"Eek!," e.g.
SHRIEK	Cry of fear or hilarity
SHRIEK	Horror-movie reaction
SHRIEK	React to a ghost sighting
SHRIEK	Shrill, frantic cry
SHRIEK	Haunted house noise

SHRIEK	Playground sound
SHRIEK	React to a ghost
SHRIEK	React with fear or delight

Crossword

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