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The Clue

Roof timbers (7 letter answer)

The Answer

RAFTERS

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Notes

The answer RAFTERS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.

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Definition

RAFTER as a noun:

1. (rafter, balk, baulk) = one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
2. (raftsman, raftman, rafter) = someone who travels by raft

RAFTER as a verb:

1. provide (a ceiling) with rafters