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The sensor wire is not sensing the flame. Check the size of the flame to make sure it is making the metal glow. If it is the ignitor box may be bad.
The person asking the question asked why it is just clicking and not firing. That has nothing to do with the flame sensor.
Obviously, the pilot is not allowing gas through so the spark can ignite it. I would replace the ignitor. The gas orifice in it is more than likely clogged. The hole in the orifice is at maximum, 15 thousandths of an inch in diameter. They tend to get clogged if dirty gas gets into the system (happens often with LP(propane) but also happens with Natural Gas. If not sure of how to do this job, call an appliance service person or company. It may cost more but it will be done safely and correctly .
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