Taken off-guard (9)

I believe the answer is:

surprised

(Other definitions for surprised that I've seen before include "Took unawares" , "Caught in the act" , "Shocked" , "Taken unawares" , "hit for six" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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