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Cryptographer's creation (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

code

(Other definitions for code that I've seen before include "Computer language, say" , "Cryptographic system" , "Program instructions" , "Cryptogram or set of standards" , "Ethical standards" .)

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