Element that also names a household appliance

I believe the answer is:

iron

(Other definitions for iron that I've seen before include "Metallic element, symbol Fe" , "sort of club" , "Smooth - press - club" , "inflexible > club" , "Press clothes" .)

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

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