Take ---, surprise (5)
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 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" .)