Braces in framework in road tracks (6)

I believe the answer is:

struts

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'braces in framework' is the definition.
'struts' can be an answer for 'braces' (strut is a kind of brace). I'm not certain of the 'in framework' bit.

'road tracks' is the wordplay.
'road' becomes 'st'.
'tracks' becomes 'ruts' (rut is a kind of track).
'st'+'ruts'='STRUTS'

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for struts that I've seen before include "Walks in pompous self-satisfied way" , "Walks proudly like farmyard rooster" , "Walks in proud, showy way" , "Walks proudly like peacock" , "arrogant motions" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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