Crossword clue

“Time for a string instrumentalist to shine”

This clue appeared as 7-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
VIOLINSOLO
Letters10
Starts withV
Ends withO
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
Jul 21, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Time for a string instrumentalist to shine” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on July 21, 2026 as 7-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with V and ends with O, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for July 21, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Time for a string instrumentalist to shine” clue?+

The answer is VIOLINSOLO (10 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of July 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.

How do I find other Midi answers?+

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