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Pick up metal for a bargain (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

steal

'for a bargain' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'pick up metal' is the wordplay.
'pick up' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'metal' becomes 'steel' (steel is a metal alloy).
'steel' is a homophone of 'STEAL'.

(Other definitions for steal that I've seen before include "Purloin" , "Pinch" , "Whip" , "Shoplift" , "Nick" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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