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Slight hesitation then a clunk when I hit the gas

I have a slight hesitation then a clunk when I hit the gas from a stop. Any Idea what this is?

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Hi,
Usually a "clunk" when you put it in drive or reverse, might indicate a U-joint needing replaced.
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