Gentle expression of surprise (4)

I believe the answer is:

gosh

(Other definitions for gosh that I've seen before include "Surprised expression" , "Well I never!" , "Exclamation of surprise" , "Good heavens!" , "Wow!" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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