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Cylinder with thread (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spool

(Other definitions for spool that I've seen before include "Bobbin, reel" , "Loops around a thread holder" , "Loops around with reel" , "Film reel; wind" , "Ribbon holder" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.
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