Flattens, in a way (5)

I believe the answer is:

irons

(Other definitions for irons that I've seen before include "English actor" , "Metal shackles and golf clubs" , "in which one is restrained" , "instruments of restraint" , "Golf-clubs with metal heads" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times and the L.A. Times Sunday.

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