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Understanding feeling of dread (12)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

apprehension

I believe this clue is a triple definition!

'understanding' is the first definition.
(I know that understanding can be written as apprehension)

'feeling' is the second definition.
(apprehension is a kind of feeling)

'of' acts as a link.

'dread' is the third definition.
(I know that dread can be written as apprehension)

(Other definitions for apprehension that I've seen before include "Understanding; anxiety" , "Uneasy concern" , "Anxious anticipation; understanding" , "Trepidation" , "Fearful anticipation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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