Sudden shock or scare (6)

I believe the answer is:

fright

(Other definitions for fright that I've seen before include "Horror" , "Panic" , "Shock, sudden alarm" , "Alarming event" , "Shock, intense fear" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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