The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word IBARS , but the solution may also be JOISTS which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Structural supports crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| IBARS | 29 % | 5 |
| CANTILEVERS | 29 % | 11 |
| BEAMS | 14 % | 5 |
| JOISTS | 14 % | 6 |
| LINTELS | 14 % | 7 |
Why may JOISTS be the right solution?
JOISTS are horizontal beams that provide structural support in buildings. They are commonly used in floors and ceilings to help distribute weight and support the structure above.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Structural supports
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- bearing
- spar
- supporter
- tie
- tied
- ties
- sleeper
- sparring
- base
- brace
- braces
- buttress
Crossword Answer definitions
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result IBARS
- Construction members
- Support system?
- Letter-shaped girders
- 31-Across pieces
- Vowel-shaped girders
- Construction pieces
- Bridge beams
- Bridge-building struts
- Building beams
- Construction supports
More clues leading to the result CANTILEVERS
More clues leading to the result BEAMS
- Smiles broadly
- Grins from ear to ear
- Roof supports
- Shows pride
- Grins widely
- Makes like a Cheshire cat
- Smiles widely
- Puts on a happy face
- Ceiling supports
- Rays of light
More clues leading to the result JOISTS
- Building beams
- Ceiling supports
- Support beams
- Story boards?
- Timbers.
- Building supports
- Floor or ceiling supports
- Floor supports
- Structural supports