Horn or whistle, at times (5)

I believe the answer is:

alarm

(Other definitions for alarm that I've seen before include "A rousing sound in the morning" , "Security device" , "Fright" , "Warning of danger" , "Distress signal" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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