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Rafter, e.g. (4)

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I believe the answer is:

beam

(Other definitions for beam that I've seen before include "Smile, transmit (radio signal)" , "Ray; structural timber" , "Sturdy timber" , "Smile; wooden supporter?" , "Smile, light shaft" .)

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