Clues and answers for Saturday, December 6, 2025
Across
1A
Classic Christmas song
CAROL
5A
Winter precipitation
SNOW
6A
Something to unwrap
GIFT
7A
Evergreen decoration
TREE
8A
Top of the tree
STAR
Down
1D
Hot drink for cold days
COCOA
2D
Santa's helper
ELF
3D
Jingle ___
BELLS
4D
Frozen water
ICE
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