Device for transmitting messages (9)

I believe the answer is:

telegraph

(Other definitions for telegraph that I've seen before include "Send message" , "give advance notice" , "Means of communication" , "Device for transmitting information over distance" , "Messaging system" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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