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Metal cable (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lead

This clue is a double definition.

'metal' is the first definition.
(I know that lead is a type of metal)

'cable' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

(Other definitions for lead that I've seen before include "Travel in front of" , "Go ahead; element" , "Guide; metallic element" , "Leash -- Pb" , "Soft, heavy metal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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