Hinged fastener (4)

I believe the answer is:

hasp

'hinged fastener' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for hasp that I've seen before include "Hinged metal fastener" , "part of a lock" , "Door latch" , "Fastening plate, clasp" , "Hinged fastening" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times, the LA Times and the Newsday.

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