What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mechanism to eliminate sex crime? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Mechanism". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DE (synonym="DE") + VICE (synonym="eliminate sex crime") = DEVICE; definition: "Mechanism" The answer is DEVICE.

Mechanism to eliminate sex crime? (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29303 | 12 Across | 2024-02-12 flower

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