Causes to gasp, say (6)

I believe the answer is:

shocks

(Other definitions for shocks that I've seen before include "Effects of charges of electricity" , "'Stuns, jolts (6)'" , "Appals" , "Sudden upsetting or surprising events" , "Surprises, sometimes electrical" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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