Crossword Genius

Watch second access (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sentry

'watch' is the definition.
(I know that watch can be written as sentry)

'second access' is the wordplay.
'second' becomes 's' (common abbreviation).
'access' becomes 'entry' (entry is a kind of access).
's'+'entry'='SENTRY'

(Other definitions for sentry that I've seen before include "Soldier on guard" , "One keeps watch" , "Person posted to keep watch for some anticipated event" , "Military lookout" , "One who stands guard" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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