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Fixed things with the driver (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

screwed

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'fixed' is the definition.
(screwing is a kind of fixing)

'with the driver' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'with' could be 'w' (abbreviation) and 'w' is found within the answer.
The remaining letters 'screed' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'things' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for screwed that I've seen before include "secured into position" , "Fastened - cheated - drunk" , "Tightened - fastened (together)" , "Spoiled" , "tight?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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