The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 20: Fresh out of the forge, the rod is hammered into a new shape (3-3)

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A clue to RED-HOT.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.One for the better 'the rod' clues, but anagram indication could be more concise
2.'is' looks wrong; 'got' would have done it