Can it fix broken plates? (6)

I believe the answer is:

staple

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'can it fix' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'broken plates?' is the wordplay.
'broken' indicates anagramming the letters.
'plates' with letters rearranged gives 'STAPLE'.

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(Other definitions for staple that I've seen before include "Fastener - principal" , "office item" , "Secure" , "Short U-shaped paper fastener" , "Principle - metal fastener" .)

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