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Computer device that ran up clock! (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mouse

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'computer device' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for mouse that I've seen before include "Small rodent - computer device" , "control of computer system" , "Mickey or Minnie?" , "whose movements are captured on screen" , "Small verminous rodent" .)

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