“Six-stringed instrument similar to a cello” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.VIOL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Six-stringed instrument similar to a cello”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 6, 2025, where it runs at 2 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.