Carpet fastener (4)

I believe the answer is:

tack

(Other definitions for tack that I've seen before include "Small nail with broad head" , "Change course < material" , "main course?" , "Keep changing course" , "Stickiness" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday and the King Feature Syndicate.

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