The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word OPPORTUNISM
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The straight part
We know that "Striking hot iron" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case striking hot iron = opportunism.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.
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What does OPPORTUNISM mean?
OPPORTUNISM noun- The practice of taking advantage of any situations or people to achieve an end, often with no regard for principles or consequences.