The crossword answer for “member of a string section” is most commonly VIOLIST (7 letters) in recent puzzles.

Other likely answers

Depending on the exact clue wording and number of spaces, setters also use:

  • VIOLA (5 letters), clued as “string section member” because it is an instrument within the orchestra’s string section.
  • BASS or UPRIGHT BASS , especially for “big member of the string section.”
  • CELLO or CELLI for larger low strings in some grids.

How to confirm your answer

To lock in the right fill:

  • Count the spaces in your grid (e.g., 5-letter answer → likely VIOLA ; 7-letter answer → VIOLIST).
  • Check any crossing letters you already have to see which of the above fits cleanly.

If your clue is exactly “Member of string section” and has 7 letters, the intended answer in many recent crosswords is VIOLIST.

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