High-pitched Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, April 8, 1997 · 25-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between March 1994 and April 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 8, 1997 · 25-Down · 5 letters
SHARP0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones ; "a shrill whistle"; "a shrill gaiety"
adjective
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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, March 30, 1994.TREBLE6 lettersanswer page
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