Lays the groundwork? Crossword Clue

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Lays the groundwork? Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definition

GROUNDWORK (noun)
1. lowest support of a structure
2. the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

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