Thing with a thread (5)

I believe the answer is:

screw

(Other definitions for screw that I've seen before include "fast turn" , "Metal fastener" , "Pay" , "Tighten by turning" , "Fastener with a tapered threaded shank" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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