Twisted-in metal fastener (5)

I believe the answer is:

screw

(Other definitions for screw that I've seen before include "Apply backspin (snooker)" , "Old horse" , "Propeller - prison officer" , "Threaded bolt" , "fast turn" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday and the Newsday.com.

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