Builds

ERECTS

Think of what a construction crew does to a skyscraper or how a sculptor might position a statue.

Builds" is a straightforward clue where the answer is a synonym for constructing something. The word "erects" fits perfectly because it means to build or put up a structure, like a building or scaffold. There’s no hidden wordplay here—just a direct definition where the verb form matches the clue’s meaning. Think of it like raising a flagpole or assembling a frame.