Something wound in a spiral (4)

I believe the answer is:

coil

(Other definitions for coil that I've seen before include "Helix" , "Convolute" , "Wind into rings or spiral" , "Wind (ropes) - gather (hair)" , "Something wound" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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