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Makes tracks beneath the cap and edges of roof (5)

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eaves

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(Other definitions for eaves that I've seen before include "Section of roof" , "Projecting edge of a roof" , "Overhang at edge of a roof" , "Anything projecting" , "Overhanging part of roof" .)

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