Like a pagoda (6)

I believe the answer is:

tiered

(Other definitions for tiered that I've seen before include "Arranged in layers like big cake" , "Like some wedding cakes" , "Ranked" , "Cunstructed in layers" , "Arranged in rising 5 ac" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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