Metal supports in skyscrapers Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Metal supports in skyscrapers last seen in New York Times puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is IBEAMS.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% IBEAMS Metal supports in skyscrapers (6) New York Times Sep 27, 2011
3% ERECT Build, like a skyscraper (5) USA Today Oct 10, 2025
3% ORES Metal sources (4) Thomas Joseph Oct 10, 2025
3% SMELT Refine, as metal (5) The Telegraph Plusword Oct 9, 2025
3% RAILING Metal fence (7) The Telegraph Quick Oct 8, 2025
3% FOR In support of (3) Universal Oct 7, 2025
3% TIN Light metal (3) Thomas Joseph Oct 7, 2025
3% IRON Blacksmith's metal (4) The Times Concise Oct 7, 2025
3% ORE Unrefined metal (3) USA Today Oct 7, 2025
3% STEEL "Stainless" metal (5) Newsday Oct 6, 2025

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I-beams are structural steel beams shaped like the letter "I". They are commonly used as metal supports in skyscrapers due to their strength and ability to bear heavy loads over long spans.