Crossword Genius

Shock in a puzzle (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

amaze

'shock' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'a puzzle' is the wordplay.
'puzzle' becomes 'maze' (maze can mean a puzzling situation).
'a'+'maze'='AMAZE'

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for amaze that I've seen before include "Surprise greatly, astonish" , "Startle" , "shock" , "Cause wonder" , "Stupefy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app