The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TRACERY
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More clues leading to the result TRACERY
- Two tracks together making pattern
- Judge occupied by competition to make ornamental stonework
- Class kept in have a go at architectural ornamentation
- Go round people to find ornamental work
- Artist coming to church in attempt to establish window pattern?
- Move quickly in attempt to make pattern
- Rush in attempt to make delicate pattern
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The straight part
We know that "ornamental stonework" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ornamental stonework = tracery.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does TRACERY mean?
TRACERY noun- Bars or ribs, usually of stone or wood, or other material, that subdivide an opening or stand in relief against a door or wall as an ornamental feature.
- A delicate interlacing of lines reminiscent of the architectural ornament.