Bits of wood paneling

SLATS

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Bits of wood paneling" points to thin, flat strips of wood often used in construction or decorating. The answer "SLATS" fits because slats are narrow pieces of wood (or other materials) arranged side by side, like in fences, blinds, or paneling. The clue is straightforward—no wordplay—just a direct description of what slats are. Think of the horizontal pieces in a wooden fence or the parts of a window blind.