Wonderful framework in fireplace, say (5)

I believe the answer is:

great

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'wonderful' is the definition.
(I know that wonderful can be written as great)

'fireplace say' is the wordplay.
'fireplace' becomes 'grate' (grate can mean a fireplace).
'say' shows a homophone (sound like).
'grate' sounds like 'GREAT'.

'framework in' acts as a link.
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(Other definitions for great that I've seen before include "The Plough" , "Considerably above average" , "Extensive; excellent" , "Excellent (colloq.)" , "Marvellous; big" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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