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1 | 99% | 10 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 31% | 8 | Can include deadbolts, handle locks, or electronic locks | |
3 | 29% | 7 | A term used in the locksmithing industry to describe the quantity of locks needed for a specific job | |
They Strengthen Walls But Locks Are Also Needed Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "BUTTRESSES" which means:
- noun
- • A support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building verb
- • Reinforce with a buttress
- • Make stronger or defensible
An example sentence would be:
- • "The cathedral's buttresses provided support for the towering walls."
- • "We admired the majestic buttresses of the ancient castle."
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