Instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus (6)

I believe the answer is:

reflex

(Other definitions for reflex that I've seen before include "Action not requiring conscious thought" , "Unthinking response" , "Responsive" , "Automatic instinctive reaction" , "Involuntary (action)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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