I may not be the head
But strong to the bone
I bear the load of my company
I’m rarely found alone
Who am I?
Hint:
A fundamental principle
A prominent supporter
I have an alias too
That can exist on paper
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PILLAR
I may not be the head
That would be the roof of the building.
But strong to the bone
Pillars must be made of resistant materials.
I bear the load of my company
Pillars sustain the weight of their buildings.
I’m rarely found alone
There are usually more than one.
A fundamental principle
Wordplay with the fundament of a building.
A prominent supporter
Again, wordplay: the pillar supports the structure in which it's built.
I have an alias too That can exist on paper
This refers to "column", a layout used in newspaper to write articles.
Are you the
I may not be the head
It's in the foot.
But strong to the bone
It's made of bones.
I bear the load of my company
It includes the heelbone and talus, which bear a lot of weight.
Yet I’m rarely found alone
Most people have two.
I think you may be a
PILLOW
I may not be the head
It may not be the head, but it's under the head
But strong to the bone
A pillow is built to withstand the pressures of your head and neck (bones)
I bear the load of my company
Very supportive during sleep of the head and neck
Yet I’m rarely found alone
I mean you could have just one pillow. I have multiple pillows, with many being around the house.
Title
A pillow does not need to rest, but it helps us rest. and it is 6 letters.