What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cry of unknown bird (4)" mean?

The definition is "Cry". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). Y (synonym of "unknown") + OWL (synonym of "bird"); definition: "Cry" The answer is YOWL.

Cry of unknown bird (4)

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