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Catch off guard (7)

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startle

'catch off guard' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for startle that I've seen before include "Cause to feel sudden alarm" , "Take by surprise" , "Cause shock to" , "Take unawares with rattles" , "Shock, alarm" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.
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