The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SALVERS
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The straight part
We know that "Metal trays" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case metal trays = salvers.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SALVERS mean?
SALVERS noun- One who salves or cures.
- One who pretends to cure; a quacksalver.
- One who salves or saves goods, etc. from destruction or loss.
- A tray used to display or serve food or other items (such as a visiting card).