Doesn't use the doorbell (6)

I believe the answer is:

knocks

(Other definitions for knocks that I've seen before include "You get bad experiences in the school of hard ..." , "Bangs on door" , "Raps; criticises" , "Reversals" , "Raps on the door" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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