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Gosh, there's an outcry for Ike! (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

crikey

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'gosh' is the definition.
(I know that gosh can be written as crikey)

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(Other definitions for crikey that I've seen before include "Good heavens!" , "Gosh!" , "Cor blimey!" , "by George" , "Good Lord!" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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