What's needed for job — a steel tack (5)
I believe the answer is:
baste
'tack' is the definition.
(I know that tack can be written as baste)
'what's needed for job a steel' is the wordplay.
'BASTE' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I'm uncertain how this is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for baste that I've seen before include "Pour oil over when roasting" , "put on fat" , "Keep moisturised when baking" , "Abets (anag.)" , "Drizzle with fat" .)