“Aid for a violin player” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CHINREST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Aid for a violin player”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 5, 2026, where it runs at 19 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 5, 2026 grid1DAngel's ___ (distiller's term for the whiskey that evaporates during aging)5 ltrs›2DShinbone5 ltrs›3DCompletely incompetent5 ltrs›4DTime for Sat. prep?3 ltrs›5DMarshland3 ltrs›6DSuffix for superlatives3 ltrs›7DUnspecified member of a series3 ltrs›19DBygone N.Y.C. music venue with rhyming initials4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 5, 20261AFirm up7 ltrs›8ACapital city on the Gulf of Guinea5 ltrs›13AGamer's pursuit6 ltrs›20ACrocs and mocs5 ltrs›21AKind of costume that includes a round hat and kerchief6 ltrs›22A{Elijah, Ruth, Natalie}14 ltrs›24A"Send a quick reminder"6 ltrs›25A"___ it and rip it!" (aggressive golfer's mantra)4 ltrs›
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