Device that wakes people up (5)

I believe the answer is:

alarm

(Other definitions for alarm that I've seen before include "Security device" , "Warning of danger" , "Distress signal" , "Frighten, disturb" , "It signals danger" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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