What to do with this backwire connection?

I had a different topic on my GFCI journey, but ended up ordering several of these GFCI receptacles. One of them has replaced an indoor GFCI receptacle used outdoors, but most will go indoors. However, I intend on using the backwire connections rather than looping around the screw. It seems pretty secure. Apparently the backwire clamp can also work with stranded wire, but that’s not really an issue for me.

They seem to be designed for insertion above or below the screw. There’s lots of...

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