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Surprise hit (6,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sucker punch

(Other definitions for sucker punch that I've seen before include "Surprise attack" , "blow unexpectedly" , "Sudden unexpected blow" , "Sudden setback - surprise blow from behind" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.
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