Many Clipped Them to Their Belts Before Cellphones

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from House of Horrors, Group 1103, Puzzle 5 (Uninvited Guests).

Question is: Many Clipped Them to Their Belts Before Cellphones

and the answer is: BEEPERS

Word Meaning:

BEEPERS — plural of beeper

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