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Door securer (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

deadbolt

(Other definitions for deadbolt that I've seen before include "Lock that's moved by key or knob, without a spring" , "Lock that's moved by key or knob, rather than a spring" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.
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