Threaded hardware piece (5)

I believe the answer is:

screw

(Other definitions for screw that I've seen before include "shaft" , "Old horse" , "Archimedes' invention" , "Prison guard, colloquially" , "Apply backspin (snooker)" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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