Tough metal (5)

I believe the answer is:

steel

(Other definitions for steel that I've seen before include "Strong metal" , "Hard, strong, grey alloy" , "Determination, metal" , "The staying power" , "Knife-sharpener" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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