"Word before nail or after steel" NYT crossword answer is:
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The answer to this crossword clue is "hammer." A hammer is a tool used to drive nails into wood or other materials, and is usually made of metal, such as steel. It is also used to shape and flatten metal, and is often used in combination with a chisel to carve out shapes in wood or stone.