Suddenly leap on prey (6)

I believe the answer is:

pounce

(Other definitions for pounce that I've seen before include "Jump or spring down as on prey" , "Spring upon suddenly" , "Spring down on and grasp" , "Spring (on prey like a cat)" , "Swoop down suddenly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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