One holding a door (4)

I believe the answer is:

jamb

(Other definitions for jamb that I've seen before include "Door-frame side" , "Vertical member of door frame" , "Upright sidepiece" , "Door, window side post" , "Door sidepiece" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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