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Taken __: startled (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aback

(Other definitions for aback that I've seen before include "dismayed to be taken thus?" , "impeded by headwind?" , "Towards the rear (arch.)" , "(Taken) by surprise" , "Sternwards" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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