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noun • a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building verb • reinforce with a buttress • make stronger or defensible | ||||||||
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| 29% | 7 | A term used in the locksmithing industry to describe the quantity of locks needed for a specific job | ||||||
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They Strengthen Walls But Locks Are Also Needed Crossword Clue
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BUTTRESSES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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BUTTRESSES
Updated: October 14, 2023
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