Feeling of general dread (5)

I believe the answer is:

angst

(Other definitions for angst that I've seen before include "Great anxiety" , "Feeling of anxiety or guilt" , "Profound feeling of anxiety or dread" , "Anguish" , "Horrible feeling" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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