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Frightened suddenly (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

startled

'frightened suddenly' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for startled that I've seen before include "Affrighted" , "Frightened or surprised suddenly" , "Caused sudden alarm" , "Taken by surprise" , "Scared" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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