Word spelling its own synonym with letters 1 and 3 (6)

I believe the answer is:

thanks

(Other definitions for thanks that I've seen before include "Cheers" , "Brief conventional expression of gratitude" , "Polite acknowledgment" , "Brief expression of appreciation" , "recognition?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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