The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word KEYPAD
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result KEYPAD
- Set of buttons important at home
- A number entered here — vital to move quietly
- On which 747 is sir given important place to sleep?
- Principal residence in a remote area?
- What might help to get you in important set of papers
- Perhaps remote flat — what may be used to gain access to it, initially?
- A flat tablet may have this
- Remote, perhaps essential, placed on cushion
- Island home that could be remote
- Input device is crucial stuff
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The straight part
We know that "A number entered here" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a number entered here = keypad.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does KEYPAD mean?
KEYPAD noun- A small board with keys primarily used for tactile input into a machine.