Tends to some pressing matters

IRONS

Think of a household chore that involves smoothing out wrinkles, often done before wearing clothes. The answer is a plural noun for the tool used.

The clue plays on the double meaning of "pressing." On the surface, it suggests dealing with urgent tasks, but it also hints at the literal act of pressing clothes. "Tends to" implies taking care of something, which ties into the action of ironing—smoothing out wrinkles with a hot iron. The answer "IRONS" fits because it’s both the tool used for pressing and a clever nod to handling "pressing matters."