| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| mortise | cavity cut into a piece of material (as timber) to receive a tenon see dovetail illustration |
| mortices | cavity cut into a piece of material (as timber) to receive a tenon see dovetail illustration |
| tenon | a projecting member in a piece of wood or other material for insertion into a mortise to make a joint see dovetail illustration |
