Wooden part of a railroad track (3)

I believe the answer is:

tie

(Other definitions for tie that I've seen before include "restraint" , "Neck-cloth" , "Accessory" , "Bond, link" , "Draw - knot" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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