Overhanging part of a roof (5)

I believe the answer is:

gable

(Other definitions for gable that I've seen before include "American actor" , "Part of side wall between roofs" , "Triangular upper part of a wall under a roof" , "Triangular part of a wall supporting a ridged roof" , "Triangular roof end" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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