Gordian __, a seemingly unsolveable puzzle (4)

I believe the answer is:

knot

(Other definitions for knot that I've seen before include "Unit of speed used by ships" , "Nautical mile, loosely" , "Small group (of people); tied rope" , "puzzle" , "To secure < > bird" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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