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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