The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word AMAZEMENT
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result AMAZEMENT
- A puzzle people finally submit, showing surprise
- A labyrinth intended, we hear, for surprise
- A labyrinth intended, we hear, to cause consternation
- A labyrinth’s intended, it’s said, to create awe
- Wonder when a former prison staff toilet’s opening
- Meant assembly to go round labyrinth in wonder
- A feature of Hampton Court intended, we hear, to create perplexity
- Wonder at former prison staff on the inside …
- A puzzle designed to throw out a shock
- A part of Hampton Court reportedly intended to create awe
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The straight part
We know that "urprise" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case urprise = amazement.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does AMAZEMENT mean?
AMAZEMENT noun- The condition of being amazed; overwhelming wonder, as from surprise, sudden fear, horror, or admiration; astonishment.
- A particular feeling of wonder, surprise, fear, or horror.
- Something which amazes.
- Madness, frenzy.