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Take ---, surprise (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aback

(Other definitions for aback that I've seen before include "Sternwards" , "impeded by headwind?" , "One is surprised when taken thus" , "dismayed to be taken thus?" , "(Taken) by surprise" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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