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German villain holds something for forging (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

anvil

'something for forging' is the definition.
(item in a blacksmith's forge)

'german villain holds' is the wordplay.
'holds' indicates a hidden word.
'ANVIL' is hidden within 'german villain'.

(Other definitions for anvil that I've seen before include "A blacksmith's iron block" , "Metalworker's block" , "It helps forger" , "Block on which metals are hammered" , "Alvin (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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