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Like lead or gold, notably (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dense

(Other definitions for dense that I've seen before include "Thick and tightly-packed" , "Tightly packed - stupid" , "Thick as undergrowth may be" , "Obtuse - impenetrable" , "Thick, impenetrable" .)

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