Door securer (8)
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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