"That was unexpected!" (3)

I believe the answer is:

wow

(Other definitions for wow that I've seen before include "Amazing thing" , "boy" , "Great success" , "Expression of great admiration" , "that's incredible!" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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