Waste metal (5)

I believe the answer is:

scrap

'waste metal' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for scrap that I've seen before include "Scuffle" , "Waste metal or slang fight" , "Dispense with - waste material" , "Junk; altercation" , "Axe" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press and The Guardian.

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