Comics cry of dismay

Answer:

ACK!

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

This clue plays on the classic sound effect "ACK!" often seen in comics when a character is startled or upset. The phrase "cry of dismay" hints at an exclamation, and "comics" signals it’s a stylized, onomatopoeic word like those in speech bubbles. Think of old Batman or Looney Tunes comics where characters shout short, punchy sounds—this is one of the most famous. The answer is the three-letter burst of frustration itself.

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