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Metal fastener with a helical thread (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

screw

(Other definitions for screw that I've seen before include "Threaded pin" , "Helical thread" , "Fixer needing driver" , "Bring pressure to bear" , "Archimedes' invention" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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