The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SOFFIT
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What does SOFFIT mean?
SOFFIT noun- The visible underside of an arch, balcony, beam, cornice, staircase, vault or any other architectural element.
- (pipe technology) The top point of the inside open section of a pipe or box conduit.