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I'm shocked about missing daughter wanting to see family (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

homesick

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(Other definitions for homesick that I've seen before include "I shock me (anag.)" , "Nostalgic" , "Missing one's normal environment" , "Unhappy away" , "Feeling sadness when away from family etc" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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