Cipher machine of W.W. II (6)

I believe the answer is:

enigma

(Other definitions for enigma that I've seen before include "Puzzle found in gem, Ian" , "Elgar Variations nickname" , "WW two Ger. code device; puzzle" , "Coding device" , "Mystery U puzzle" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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