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The Clue

Metal used for points of gold pens (7 letter answer)

The Answer

IRIDIUM

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Notes

The answer IRIDIUM is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.

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Definition

IRIDIUM as a noun:

1. (iridium, Ir, atomic number 77) = a heavy brittle metallic element of the platinum group; used in alloys; occurs in natural alloys with platinum or osmium