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Criminals Were Quick To Climb This But Not To Descend From It Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SCAFFOLD" which means:
- noun
- • A platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)
- • A temporary arrangement erected around a building for convenience of workers verb
- • Provide with a scaffold for support
An example sentence would be:
- • "The workers built a scaffold to reach the higher levels of the building."
- • "The scaffold provided a stable platform for the construction workers."
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