Crossword clue: a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

The most common answer is pier (4 letters).

3 answers found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

Possible answers

pier 4 letters wn-def

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

wharf 5 letters wn-def

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

wharfage 8 letters wn-def

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats