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“Cello's smaller relative”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Cello's smaller relative”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, February 2, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter V
Last letter A
V ? ? ? A

A 5-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

V I O L A

The answer to “Cello's smaller relative” is VIOLA

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Feb 2, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter V starts with

The clue “Cello's smaller relative” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, February 2, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is VIOLA — a 5-letter word that begins with V and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer VIOLA

VIOLA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Cello's smaller relative”

What is the answer to “Cello's smaller relative” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is VIOLA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, February 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Cello's smaller relative”?

The answer VIOLA contains 5 letters.

Was “Cello's smaller relative” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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