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Threaded metal fastener (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

screw

(Other definitions for screw that I've seen before include "Prison officer (sl.)" , "Fastener; propeller" , "Stitch up" , "[TURNKEY]" , "Tapered fastener with a slotted head" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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