Unexpected happening (8)

I believe the answer is:

surprise

(Other definitions for surprise that I've seen before include "Astound" , "Sudden astounding event" , "Bombshell" , "Mild astonishment" , "Unexpected thing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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