React in surprise Crossword Clue

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Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. get off the ground
2. bulge outward
(noun)
1. the time at which something is supposed to begin
2. a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SURPRISE (noun)
1. the act of surprising someone
2. a sudden unexpected event
SURPRISE (verb)
1. attack by storm; attack suddenly
2. cause to be surprised
REACT (verb)
1. show a response or a reaction to something
2. act against or in opposition to

Hint 3: Anagram

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