The Clue
Security device (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SENSOR
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Notes
The answer SENSOR is uncommon, appearing about once every 500 puzzles.
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Definition
SENSOR as a noun:
1. (detector, sensor, sensing element) = any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner