Answer: SHRIEK
SHRIEK is a crossword puzzle answer that we have spotted 31 times.
Referring Clues:
- Screech
 - "Aieeeee!," e.g.
 - Horror film sound
 - Cry of horror
 - Haunted house cry
 - Piercing cry
 - Scream
 - "Boo!" reaction
 - Piercing scream
 - High-pitched yell
 - React to a ghost sighting
 - Scary movie sound effect
 - Pierce the air
 - "Eek!," e.g.
 - Yell sharply
 - Horror-movie sound
 - Horror movie reaction
 - Mouse reaction
 - Caterwaul
 - Sound of fright
 - Cry of terror
 - Cry of fear or hilarity
 - Chilling cry
 - Horror-film sound
 - React to a ghost
 - Shrill, frantic cry
 - Horror film reaction
 - React with fear or delight
 - "Scream" scream
 - Bloodcurdling sound
 - Sound in a horror film
 
Last Seen In:
- New York Times - September 11, 2025
 - New York Times - June 26, 2024
 - LA Times - March 14, 2020
 - New York Times - November 11, 2018
 - LA Times - October 21, 2016
 - USA Today - October 20, 2015
 - Wall Street Journal - July 31, 2015
 - Netword - January 21, 2015
 - New York Times - November 13, 2013
 - King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - October 21, 2013
 - King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - August 12, 2013
 - Netword - March 03, 2013
 - LA Times Sunday - October 28, 2012
 - Washington Post - October 28, 2012
 - LA Times - July 12, 2012
 - Universal - June 01, 2012
 - New York Times - April 24, 2012
 - King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - February 06, 2012
 - King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - September 06, 2011
 - New York Times - September 04, 2011
 
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