Approach to a problem (4)

I believe the answer is:

tack

(Other definitions for tack that I've seen before include "Short, flat-headed nail" , "Change course < material" , "Drawing-pin" , "Stable gear" , "Small broad-headed nail" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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