Sheepish interjection? Crossword Clue

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Sheepish interjection? Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. cry plaintively
(noun)
1. the cry made by sheep

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

INTERJECTION (noun)
1. the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts
2. an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion
SHEEPISH (adjective)
1. showing a sense of shame
2. like or suggestive of a sheep in docility or stupidity or meekness or timidity

Hint 3: Anagram

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