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It’s loud, OK, and gives you a shock? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fright

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'a shock?' is the definition.
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'it's loud ok' is the wordplay.
'it's loud' becomes 'f' (A musical term).
'ok' becomes 'right' (I've seen this in other clues).
'f'+'right'='FRIGHT'

'and gives you' is the link.
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(Other definitions for fright that I've seen before include "Shock, intense fear" , "Sudden exposure to fear" , "Alarming event" , "Panic" , "Horror" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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