A SKYSCRAPER is a very tall, multi-story building that is typically found in urban areas. The term 'SKYSCRAPER' is derived from the fact that these buildings often appear to scrape the sky. The two crossword solutions for the term 'SKYSCRAPER, e.g.' are EDIFICE (7 letters) and GENERIC (7 letters). EDIFICE is a noun meaning a large and impressive building, especially one of historical importance. GENERIC is an adjective meaning relating to or descriptive of a whole group or class; not specific or definite.