Crossword Genius

Metal for a blacksmith (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

iron

'metal for a blacksmith' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for iron that I've seen before include "Smooth things" , "Very robust" , "Hard metal" , "Heavy metal that rusts easily" , "Remove creases from" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times and the Universal.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.