Portico is an architectural term that refers to a structure consisting of a roof supported by columns or pillars. It is often used as an entrance to a building, and can be found in many different styles and designs. The crossword solutions for the term portico include BALCONY (7 letters), PORCH (5 letters), COLONNADE (9 letters), VERANDA (7 letters), STOA (4 letters), VERANDAH (8 letters), PILLAR (6 letters), sotto (5 letters), and TERRACE (7 letters). Each of these terms refer to a type of portico, with BALCONY and PORCH being the most common. COLONNADE and VERANDA are similar, but the former has a continuous row of columns while the latter is usually open on one side. STOA and VERANDAH are both covered walkways, while PILLAR and sotto refer to the columns or pillars that support the roof. Finally, TERRACE is a type of portico that is built on a raised platform.