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Twist or distortion in a prawn's back (4)

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I believe the answer is:

warp

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This clue could be a double definition.

'twist' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'distortion in a prawn's back' is the second definition.
'warp' can be an answer for 'distortion' (warp is a kind of distortion). I am not sure about the 'in a prawn's back' bit.

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(Other definitions for warp that I've seen before include "Make or become out of shape" , "Make bent or twisted" , "Pervert - lengthways threads" , "Buckle" , "Distort as wood may from heat" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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