Fastened via spiral means (7)

I believe the answer is:

screwed

(Other definitions for screwed that I've seen before include "Fastened - cheated - drunk" , "tight?" , "secured into position" , "in serious trouble" , "Spoiled" .)

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

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