Apt rhyme for squeak and shriek Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

SQUEAK (noun)
1. something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin
2. a short high-pitched noise
SQUEAK (verb)
1. make a high-pitched, screeching noise
SHRIEK (noun)
1. sharp piercing cry
2. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
SHRIEK (verb)
1. utter a shrill cry

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