Shriek
Crossword Clue & Answers

10 December 2020
Last seen in: Evening Standard Quick Crossword

We found 14 answers for the crossword clue 'Shriek', the most recent of which was seen in the Evening Standard Quick Crossword.

This clue looks to be a standard clue as in it's a NON-CRYPTIC crossword based on the publications in which we have recently seen it.

We have given Shriek a popularity rating of 'Very Common' because it has featured in a numerous crossword publications and has multiple answers.

As well as being a clue we've also seen Shriek as an answer itself some 67 times.

Shriek is a single word clue made up of 6 letters.

We most recently saw this clue in 'Evening Standard Quick Crossword' on Wednesday, 16 December 2020 with the answer being SCREAM, we also found SCREAM to be the most popular answer for this clue.

We've seen this clue in the following publications:

• Evening Standard Quick Crossword - 16 Dec 2020
• Irish Independent - Simple - 9 Sep 2020
• The Daily Mail Quick - 10 Aug 2020

Definitions and usage

Before we get to our crossword answers for 'Shriek', take a look at the definitions and example uses below, sometimes these help you think of different words or phrases that are common to 'Shriek' and give you a hint.

• Sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors"
• A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry; "he ducked at the screechings of shells"; "he heard the scream of the brakes"
• Utter a shrill cry

Anagrams

We found 1 anagrams for the word 'Shriek'.

• shrike Any of numerous Old World birds having a strong hooked bill that feed on smaller animals

Crossword Answers

3 Letters

CRY
A loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate); "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain"

4 Letters

HOWL
Laugh unrestrainedly and heartily

PIPE
Play on a pipe; "pipe a tune"

YELL
A loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate); "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain"

6 Letters

CRYOUT
Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"

PIPEUP
Utter a shrill cry

SCREAM
Utter or declare in a very loud voice; "You don't have to yell--I can hear you just fine"

SHRILL
Utter a shrill cry

SQUEAL
A high-pitched howl

7 Letters

SCREECH
Sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors"

9 Letters

CATERWAUL
The yowling sound made by a cat in heat

SCREAMING
Sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors"

SHRIEKING
Sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors"

10 Letters

SCREECHING
Sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors"