Clues for the word "BANISTER"
We've had 24 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 34 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily American crossword on June 14, 2026.
Definition of banister
- n. - A stringed musical instrument having a head and neck like the guitar, and its body like a tambourine. It has five strings, and is played with the fingers and hands.
Referring Clues
- Item that may be slid down
- It can be found step by step
- Something to slide on
- Rail beside a staircase
- It spirals down a spiral staircase
- It improves flight safety
- Railing
- Staircase adjunct
- Staircase rail
- It might be held on a flight
- Staircase handrail
- Staircase upright
- Stair rail
- Handrail
- Handrail with supporting pieces
- Item that may be slid down inside a house
- Kids slide down it
- Is joking about the safety device
- Is jesting about providing support in flight
- The "rail" is in "raillery"
- Set about Brian patrolling outside (the guard)
- Support running alongside stairs
- It reduces the risk of accidents on flight
- Second-class wine sent back by rail
Last Seen In
- Daily American - June 14, 2026
- Daily American - June 13, 2024
- USA Today - May 26, 2023
- Evening Standard Cryptic - August 12, 2022
- Daily American - June 13, 2022
- Evening Standard Cryptic - November 10, 2017
- Penny Dell Daily - July 21, 2017
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - July 17, 2017
- Evening Standard Cryptic - August 26, 2016
- New York Times - June 06, 2016
- USA Today - February 02, 2016
- Evening Standard Cryptic - December 11, 2015
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - September 15, 2014
- New York Times - March 27, 2014
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - September 11, 2013
- Netword - March 18, 2012
- Guardian Quick - July 10, 2011
- Thinks Daily - April 13, 2011
- Guardian Cryptic - March 25, 2011
- Netword - March 20, 2010
- Family Time - December 13, 2009
- Washington Post - September 30, 2009
- Guardian Cryptic - March 17, 2009
- New York Times - May 20, 2008
- Guardian Quick - February 20, 2008
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - May 24, 2007
- Guardian Quick - May 13, 2006
- New York Times - November 06, 2005
- Jonesin - April 26, 2005
- New York Sun - December 19, 2004
- And in 4 more crossword puzzles...