Spoil a surprise Crossword Clue

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(verb)
1. give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
2. give evidence
(noun)
1. a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son’s head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap)

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
SPOIL (verb)
1. make a mess of, destroy or ruin
2. have a strong desire or urge to do something
SPOIL (noun)
1. the act of stripping and taking by force
2. the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it

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