Hand tool for boring holes (5)

I believe the answer is:

auger

(Other definitions for auger that I've seen before include "A tool for boring hole in wood" , "Tool with spiral point for boring" , "A drilling tool" , "Tool for boring holes in wood" , "Boring instrument" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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