Sound of biting scream (4)

I believe the answer is:

roar

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This clue could be a double definition.

'sound' is the first definition.
(roar is a kind of sound)

'biting scream' is the second definition.
'roar' can be an answer for 'scream' (thesaurus). I'm unsure of the 'biting' bit.

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for roar that I've seen before include "Deep-throated cry" , "Zoom - prolonged cry" , "Lion's sound" , "Bawl, bellow" , "Lion's call" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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