Short-circuit (4)

I believe the answer is:

fuse

(Other definitions for fuse that I've seen before include "Melt with heat" , "Weld together through heat" , "'Blend, merge (4)'" , "Safeguard in electrical circuit" , "Integrate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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