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Sudden fright (5)

Ross

I think it could be either:

start

alarm

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

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for start that I've seen before include "Move quickly < when surprised" , "Onset" , "get under way" , "Commencement" , "Jump suddenly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror, the Newsday, The Star Tribune and The Telegraph.
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