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Tool securing wheel finally — shaft connected to it? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

axle

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'shaft connected to it?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'tool securing wheel finally' is the wordplay.
'tool' becomes 'axe' (axe is a kind of tool).
'securing' is an insertion indicator.
'finally' says to take the final letters.
The last letter of 'wheel' is 'l'.
'axe' going around 'l' is 'AXLE'.

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(Other definitions for axle that I've seen before include "It's pivotal" , "Rod supporting wheels" , "revolver in one" , "Shaft with wheels attached" , "I take the wheel" .)

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