Pierce with a toothpick (6)

I believe the answer is:

impale

(Other definitions for impale that I've seen before include "Spike" , "transfix with sharp item" , "Pierce with pointed stick" , "kebab" , "shut in as before" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.

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