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Settler's unusual support structure (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

trestle

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'support structure' is the definition.
'trestle' can be an answer for 'structure' (trestle is a kind of structure). I am not certain of the 'support' bit.

'settler's unusual' is the wordplay.
'unusual' indicates anagramming the letters.
'settler' anagrammed gives 'TRESTLE'.

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(Other definitions for trestle that I've seen before include "Support for table top" , "Simple table support" , "Letters about a table support" , "Framework to support a flat surface -- letters (anag)" , "Framework for holding a tabletop" .)

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