A hot one makes a good impression

I believe the answer is:

iron

(Other definitions for iron that I've seen before include "Smooth - press - club" , "Press clothes" , "Main element in steel" , "sports club" , "Main part of steel" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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