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Shut securely (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

latch

(Other definitions for latch that I've seen before include "Door-catch" , "retainer" , "Door securer" , "Door catch" , "Device to hold door shut" .)

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