Lay the groundwork? Crossword Clue

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Lay the groundwork? Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows
(verb)
1. cover with a material such as stone or concrete to make suitable for vehicle traffic

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

GROUNDWORK (noun)
1. lowest support of a structure
2. the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
LAY (noun)
1. a narrative poem of popular origin
2. a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
LAY (adjective)
1. characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
2. not of or from a profession
LAY (verb)
1. put in a horizontal position
2. put into a certain place or abstract location

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Down

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