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Secret communications attachment for a rock climber (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scrambler

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This clue might be a double definition.

'secret communications attachment' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'rock climber' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'for a' is the link.

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(Other definitions for scrambler that I've seen before include "plant" , "One hurrying to take off" , "Biker" , "Phone security device" , "muddler?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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