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Do, when there’s a surprise development (5)

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I believe the answer is:

twist

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This clue could be a double definition.

'do' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'a surprise development' is the second definition.
'twist' can be an answer for 'development' (twist is a kind of development). I am not sure about the 'a surprise' bit.

'when there's' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for twist that I've seen before include "Strong thread" , "Turn into a distorted shape" , "Change of direction" , "Rotate rapidly" , "Wind round - distort" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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