Corkscrew-like tool for boring holes (5)

I believe the answer is:

auger

(Other definitions for auger that I've seen before include "Boring instrument" , "Boring-tool" , "A tool for boring hole in wood" , "Tool with spiral point for boring" , "something that's boring" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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