The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word QUADRANGLES
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What does QUADRANGLES mean?
QUADRANGLES noun- A geometric shape with four angles and four straight sides; a four-sided polygon.
- A courtyard which is quadrangular.
- The buildings forming the border of such a courtyard.