Is “Newel” a Scrabble word?
Yes
NEWEL
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Newel
/ˈnjuː.əl/
noun
1.A central pillar around which a staircase spirals.
2.A sturdy pillar at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs, supporting the handrail.
Synonyms: spindle