The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word REBEC which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1958.
Ancestor of the viol crossword clue answers
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| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| REBEC | 100 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Ancestor of the viol
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- viola
- amati
- cello
- sitar
- stop
- stops
- lute
- bass
- flageolet
- flute
- oboe
- piccolo
Crossword Answer definitions
REBEC noun- An early three-stringed instrument, somewhat like a simple violin only pear shaped, played with a bow and used in Medieval and the early Renaissance eras.
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