Long-distance calls? (5 letters)

{ Answer }

YELLS

{ Related Clues }

Cheers
Cries
Hollers
Outcries
Roars
Screams
Shouts
Shrieks
Whoops
Blasts out
Cheerleader's repertory
Cheerleaders' specialties
College cheers
Emulates a cheerleader
Hoots or hollers
Some cheers
View halloos
War whoops
Talks Like This!
"Go, team, go!" and others
Makes sure one is heard, maybe

{ Tags }

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{ Notes }

The answer YELLS is uncommon, appearing about once every 550 puzzles.

{ Definition }

YELL as a noun:

1. (cry, outcry, call, yell, shout, vociferation) = a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"

2. (cry, yell) = a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate); "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain"

YELL as a verb:

1. (shout, shout out, cry, call, yell, scream, holler, hollo, squall) = utter a sudden loud cry; "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"

2. (yell, scream) = utter or declare in a very loud voice; "You don't have to yell--I can hear you just fine"