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Could you say flying is frightening? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

awing

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'could you say flying' is the first definition.
(awing or a-wing can mean flying)

'frightening?' is the second definition.
(awing is a kind of frightening)

'is' is the link.

(Other definitions for awing that I've seen before include "inspiring great admiration" , "inspiring with dread" , "having dreadful effect" , "Causing dread" , "Causing reverent fear" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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