Fuse using heat (4)

I believe the answer is:

weld

(Other definitions for weld that I've seen before include "Join; fuse" , "Type of metal joint" , "Join together by heating" , "Join by fusion; dye plant" , "Join together; dye plant" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today and the LA Times.

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