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1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 48% | 10 | Square or rectangular post supporting a handrail | |
3 | 48% | 8 | a term used in carpentry for the vertical post supporting the handrail of a staircase | |
Main Post Supporting Handrail On Stairs Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "NEWEL" which means:
- noun
- • The post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs; it supports the handrail
- • The central pillar of a circular staircase
An example sentence would be:
- • "He leaned against the newel of the staircase."
- • "The newel post was intricately carved."
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The Guardian Quick14 May 2004 | Across 22 | |
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2 | Handrail post
New York Times -
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New York Times -
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The Guardian Quick -
10 Jan 2000 | The Guardian Quick / 10 Jan 2000 |
5 | Square or rectangular post supporting a handrail | |
6 | Stairs - outside stairs - as removed and destroyed at dawn
The Guardian Cryptic -
15 May 2003 | The Guardian Cryptic / 15 May 2003 |
7 | Supporting post for a handrail |