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Attachment for Sam, say, that's vital for Twist -- and Pip, evidently? (9)

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I believe the answer is:

standpipe

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'attachment' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'sam say that's vital for twist and pip evidently?' is the wordplay.
'STANDPIPE' is hidden within the letters.
However, I'm uncertain how this is indicated.

'for' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for standpipe that I've seen before include "Emergency water supply" , "Temporary water outlet" , "main conduit in emergencies?" , "Source of water during shortage" , "temporary feed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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