Creaked (7)

I believe the answer is:

groaned

(Other definitions for groaned that I've seen before include "Indicated pain, discomfort, or displeasure" , "Sighed in exasperation" , "Indicate pain" , "Made despairing sound" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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