Force tending to cause rotation (6)

I believe the answer is:

torque

(Other definitions for torque that I've seen before include "Rotational force; roquet (anag.)" , "Mechanical force causing rotation" , "Turning force" , "Twisted metalwork" , "Metal necklace; also a measure of force" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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