Dr. Watson exclamation (4)

I believe the answer is:

egad

(Other definitions for egad that I've seen before include "My word once" , "Archaic expression of anger, surprise, etc" , "Christ" , "Mild oath (archaic)" , "Forgotten curse" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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