Cryptic crossword clue
Put a hard coat on metal, front edge being lost with corrosion 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word INCRUST

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Put a hard coat on" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case put a hard coat on = incrust.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does INCRUST mean?

INCRUST verb
  1. To cover with a hard crust.
  2. To form a crust.
  3. To inset or affix decorative materials upon (a surface); to inlay into, as a piece of carving or other ornamental object.

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