The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word FOUNDS
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What does FOUNDS mean?
FOUNDS verb- To start (an institution or organization).
- To begin building.
- To melt, especially of metal in an industrial setting.
- To form by melting a metal and pouring it into a mould; to cast.
- A thin, single-cut file for comb-makers.