Clock's wake-up signal (5)

I believe the answer is:

alarm

(Other definitions for alarm that I've seen before include "Scare with warning device" , "Mild panic" , "Flap" , "Device signalling danger" , "Frighten or startle" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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