FACADES is a term used to describe the external appearance of a building, which can be composed of several elements. OUTSIDES (8 letters) refers to the outer walls and roof of the building, VENEERS (7 letters) are thin layers of material applied to the outside of the building, SHAMS (5 letters) are false or deceptive appearances, ACTS (4 letters) are behaviors that are put on to deceive others, and FRONTS (6 letters) are the main faces of the building. Together, these elements make up the FACADES of a building.