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Like an alarm system that's ready to go off (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

armed

(Other definitions for armed that I've seen before include "with Browning?" , "Being equipped with 25 Across" , "Prepared for attack" , "Prepared and equipped for a confrontation" , "Carrying a weapon" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.
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