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Does a smooth job, like Jeremy (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

irons

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'job like jeremy' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for irons that I've seen before include "English actor" , "Metal shackles and golf clubs" , "Metal-headed golfclubs" , "Don't have too many in the fire at the same time" , "instruments of restraint" .)

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