Handrail of a staircase (8)

I believe the answer is:

banister

(Other definitions for banister that I've seen before include "Rail beside a staircase" , "Upright supporting handrail of stairs" , "Stair-rail" , "Stair rail" , "Staircase railing" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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