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The Clue
Palindromic scanning device (5 letter answer)
The Answer
RADAR
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Notes
The answer RADAR is seen frequently, appearing about once every 110 puzzles.
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Definition
RADAR as a noun:
1. (radar, microwave radar, radio detection and ranging, radiolocation) = measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects