What does the cryptic crossword clue "Church yard under rocks making a harsh sound (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SCREE (synonym="rocks") + CH (synonym="church") + Y (synonym="yard") = SCREECHY The answer is SCREECHY.

Church yard under rocks making a harsh sound (8)

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