Crossword Genius

Become quiet? Goodness! (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gosh

'goodness' is the definition.
(both are expressions of surprise)

'become quiet?' is the wordplay.
'become' becomes 'go' (synonyms).
'quiet?' becomes 'sh'.
'go'+'sh'='GOSH'

(Other definitions for gosh that I've seen before include "Cor!" , "expression of surprise" , "Surprised exclamation" , "Exclamation of surprise" , "Good heavens!" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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