Crossword clue

“Cello’s cousin”

This clue appeared as 77-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
VIOLA
Letters5
Starts withV
Ends withA
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “Cello’s cousin” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 16, 2026 as 77-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with V and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Cello’s cousin” clue?+

The answer is VIOLA (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on May 16, 2026.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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