Answer: bookend

AnswerCrossword Clue
BOOKEND

Shelf item

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Football player studying literature?

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Shelf support

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Volume supporter
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Half of a library set.
BOOKENDLibrary item
BOOKENDShelf prop ... or a hint to both parts of the answers to the six starred clues
BOOKENDLibrary prop?
BOOKENDNovel support?
BOOKENDGo on either side of