Cryptic crossword clue
Metal seat at Metro is oddly missing

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word PEWTER

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The straight part
We know that "Metal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case metal = pewter.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PEWTER mean?

PEWTER noun
  1. An alloy of approximately 93–98% tin, 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony.
  2. An alloy of tin and lead.
  3. Items made of pewter; pewterware.
  4. A beer tankard made from pewter.
  5. A dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal.
  6. Prize money.
PEWTER verb
  1. To coat with pewter.
PEWTER adjective
  1. Of a dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal.

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