The term CAT SOUNDS refers to the various vocalizations cats make. The five crossword solutions for this term are PURRS (5 letters), MEOWS (5 letters), MIAOWS (6 letters), MEWS (4 letters) and MUS (3 letters). PURRS are low, rumbling sounds cats make when content or happy. Meows are the most common sound cats make, usually used to express a range of emotions from hunger to anger. Miaows are similar to meows but are higher pitched and more plaintive. MEWS are short, high-pitched meows that cats use to get attention. Mus is a sound cats make when they are in pain or distress.