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newel

noun

The central pillar of a circular staircase

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Word length
5
Starts with
N
Ends with
L
Contains
EW
Scrabble score
8

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noun

  1. The central pillar of a circular staircase

noun

  1. The post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs; it supports the handrail

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