Level area to cover with metal: gold (7)

I believe the answer is:

plateau

(Other definitions for plateau that I've seen before include "Reach a level" , "Quiet time" , "Flat-topped height" , "Flat highland" , "level part of range" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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