Meaning
Either of two kinds of supporting post in a staircase.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Inherited from Middle English nowel, *newel, from Old French noel, from either Early Medieval Latin nōdellus (“buckle”, diminutive of nōdus "knot") or Late Latin nucālis (“nut-like”, derivative of nux "nut"). Doublet of noil and noyau.
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles: