It holds things up (6)

I believe the answer is:

girder

(Other definitions for girder that I've seen before include "Large metal beam used in building" , "Constructional beam" , "tissue strip" , "one who puts on clothes?" , "Load-bearing beam" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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