It takes a hammering Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, July 7, 2009 · 13-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, July 7, 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 7, 2009 · 13-Across · 5 letters
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a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
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