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Paper clip alternative (6)

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I believe the answer is:

staple

'paper clip alternative' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for staple that I've seen before include "One securing hasp; principal" , "Paper fastening" , "The food one normally eats" , "essential" , "security device" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today, The New York Times, the King Feature Syndicate and the LA Times.
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