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As you'll hear, teacher rewards hits for six (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

surprises

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'hits for six' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with social activities as well as being verbs in their -s form.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?

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(Other definitions for surprises that I've seen before include "Takes unawares" , "unexpected things of life" , "Sudden, unexpected events" , "Shocks" , "bowls over" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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