Roofed platform (8)
I believe the answer is:
verandah
(Other definitions for verandah that I've seen before include "16 21 [INDIAN IMPORT]" , "gallery" , "Portico" , "Roofed area on the side of a house" , "Porch" .)
I believe the answer is:
verandah
(Other definitions for verandah that I've seen before include "16 21 [INDIAN IMPORT]" , "gallery" , "Portico" , "Roofed area on the side of a house" , "Porch" .)