Support structure Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, June 23, 2021 · 6-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between March 2020 and June 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 23, 2021 · 6-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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