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Fe-male superhero? (4,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

iron man

'superhero?' is the definition.

'fe-male' is the wordplay.
'fe' becomes 'iron' ('iron' can be a synonym of 'fe').
'male' becomes 'man' (man is a kind of male).
'iron'+'man'='IRON-MAN'

(Other definitions for iron man that I've seen before include "endurance event" , "Endurance competition" , "Tough event" , "one of great strength" , "fellow of great strength" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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