The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word IRONWORKS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does IRONWORKS mean?
IRONWORKS noun- Anything made wholly or largely of iron, especially when used for decoration.
- An ironworks.
- A factory in which iron is manufactured or iron goods are made