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Newel

Yes, newel is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does newel mean?

noun

  1. the post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs; it supports the handrail
  2. the central pillar of a circular staircase

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare
Likely Wordle answerNo

Anagrams of newel

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters NEWEL.

Words you can make from newel

Unscramble NEWEL for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is newel a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Newel is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is newel worth in Scrabble?

Newel is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does newel mean?

Newel means: the post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs; it supports the handrail.

Could newel be a Wordle answer?

Newel is not on our list of likely Wordle answers, but it may still be accepted as a guess.