Twisty shape (5)

I believe the answer is:

helix

(Other definitions for helix that I've seen before include "One of two DNA spirals" , "snail" , "Structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops" , "Three-dimensional object shaped like a corkscrew" , "Spiral (maybe double)" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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