Timber joist attachments (6)
I believe the answer is:
newels
(Other definitions for newels that I've seen before include "Posts at the ends of stair rails" , "Upright posts of a staircase" , "Posts at the top or bottom of stairs" .)
I've seen this clue in the Newsday.
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