Makes a flat sheet flatter (5)

I believe the answer is:

irons

(Other definitions for irons that I've seen before include "sporting equipment" , "things for an evening out" , "Jeremy ---, Br. actor; golf clubs" , "English actor" , "Smooths, presses" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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