What might strike you while solving this puzzle (11)

I believe the answer is:

inspiration

(Other definitions for inspiration that I've seen before include "Creative thought" , "Muse" , "Sudden brilliant idea" , "Breathtaking" , "Arousal to creativity" .)

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

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