Construction piece that describes what happens when you compliment me? Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, July 6, 2019 · 21-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, July 6, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 6, 2019 · 21-Across · 5 letters
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A beam with cross-section shaped like a capital letter I (with serifs top and bottom), used in construction.
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