12 clues of Christmas: can you solve these festive brain teasers?
Are you ready for a Christmas cracker? Settle in with some mulled wine and take on these festive brain teasers created by our head of content… ’Tis the season, after all!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which can only mean one thing at Speak Media: our festive cryptic clues challenge has returned!
Back for a third year, head of content, George Theohari, has created a 12-part festive cryptic clues challenge for our friends and followers to complete. It’s sure to keep you busy this holiday season…
The clues
For each clue, find the word that best fits the description. (We’ll give you a hint: the last letter of each answer will provide you with the first letter of the next solution.)
Carlos has a new arrangement for festive tunes. (6)
Elf knows a very sensitive soul? (9)
Filling shelves requires seasonal workers. (5)
Staking out a cool festive pastime. (7)
Baubles do this after polishing; like new, e.g. a medal. (7)
Cut the drama: a wee one never hurts! (4)
A little imagination is needed for those bearing gifts. (4)
Lighting up a million units. (13)
Social to a T? One may have to be in order to endure Christmas with the family. (7)
Ten of these jumped-up types and enough to fill a house? (5)
It’s no wonder we find this stuff beautiful. (4)
Re: what assemblage is needed to decorate a door in festive fashion? (6)
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