The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word CONSTRUCTS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does CONSTRUCTS mean?
CONSTRUCTS noun- Something constructed from parts.
- A concept or model.
- (genetics) A segment of nucleic acid, created artificially, for transplantation into a target cell or tissue.
- To build or form (something) by assembling parts.
- To build (a sentence, an argument, etc.) by arranging words or ideas.
- To draw (a geometric figure) by following precise specifications and using geometric tools and techniques.