Builder's framework Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, October 17, 1997 · 20-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, October 17, 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 17, 1997 · 20-Down · 5 letters
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a framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure
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