Meaning
A stringed instrument related to the violin family, but held in the lap between the legs like a cello, usually with C-holes, a flat back, a fretted neck and six strings, played with an underhanded bow hold.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from Middle French viole, from Old French viol, from Old Occitan viola (modern Occitan viula), from Medieval Latin vitula (“stringed instrument”). Doublet of viola.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 14 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-10-05VAILORT
- 2026-07-05ODEFILV
- 2026-05-30OAILNTV
- 2025-05-02LGVOIRY
- 2025-03-15OVATRIL
- 2024-10-01ICTLEOV
- 2024-09-06VDLFEIO
- 2024-08-13OVETLIN
- 2024-08-03VOANICL
- 2024-06-15IAOLVND
- 2024-04-01OGYVLRI
- 2024-02-14VENIGLO
+2 earlier appearances in the archive.