“It takes a bow in a concert hall” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.VIOLA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “It takes a bow in a concert hall”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 8, 2026, where it runs at 50 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.