Ingenious device (7)

I believe the answer is:

gimmick

(Other definitions for gimmick that I've seen before include "Device aimed at publicity" , "Ingenious device to attract attention" , "Device to attract attention and publicity" , "Clever device attracting attention" , "Clever device or stratagem" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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