What does the cryptic crossword clue "Screw secures prison in terror (7)" mean?

The definition is "in terror". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). NICK (synonym="NICK") in PAY (synonym="PAY") = PANICKY; definition: "in terror" The answer is PANICKY.

Screw secures prison in terror (7)

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