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Noisy mass on supporting structure (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pylon

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'structure' is the definition.
(pylon is a kind of structure)

'noisy mass on supporting' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'on' is within the answer.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

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(Other definitions for pylon that I've seen before include "Power cable support" , "Tower or tall post" , "Power cables supporter" , "power supplier?" , "it may mark a turning point" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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