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Hanger-on in the security business? (7)

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I believe the answer is:

padlock

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'hanger-on in the security business?' is the definition.
I know that 'security' relates to this answer. I also know that both the answer and definition are singular nouns

'hanger-on in the security' is the wordplay.
'hanger on in' becomes 'pad' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'the security' becomes 'lock'.
'pad'+'lock'='PADLOCK'

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(Other definitions for padlock that I've seen before include "E.g. shed, moneybox, fastener" , "Detachable security device" , "Securing device" , "Security device with key" , "Security fastener" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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