Sound from a threatened cat (4)

I believe the answer is:

hiss

(Other definitions for hiss that I've seen before include "Catcall" , "Urgently whisper" , "Make snake-like noise" , "showing contempt?" , "Jeer" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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