The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word TECTONICS
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What does TECTONICS mean?
TECTONICS noun- The study of crustal plates and other large-scale structural features of the Earth.
- The science and art of assembling, shaping, or ornamenting materials in construction.