Christmas Crossword 2025

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Across
  1. 3. (5) – animal that is the gift of God
  2. 4. (6) – A Derek known for Shakespearean and historical role
  3. 5. (3) – Sandy’s thematic inspiration last year; vast and ever-changing canvas above
  4. 8. (7) – a test to a tiny fraction
  5. 12. (10) – The 'little girl' of the most famous Swedish quartet
  6. 14. (5) – Derek's thematic inspiration last year; small beginnings for future growth
  7. 15. (4) – Game of birds calling the shots — one feathered, one soaring
  8. 18. (8) – officially River Valley, a special Webb hub
  9. 20. (5) – Smell her sunflowers!
  10. 21. (7) – Settlement whose name means “home by the boundary”
  11. 23. (8) – Her icy stare intimidates chased contestants
  12. 24. (7) – Birthplace of Joshua
  13. 25. (6) – We stare wide-eyed, watching others watching others
  14. 26. (6) – Maple and spruce harmonised by skilled hands to summon resonance
  15. 27. (5) – District name hints at Latin's number five
  16. 28. (4) – winning Traitor drives everyone to laughter
Down
  1. 1. (8) – McIntyre’s posh synonym for drunk; you might collapse into one in the garden
  2. 2. (11) – 5th book of the Bile
  3. 5. (5) – a maternal Danish host on a beachy texture
  4. 6. (7) – Favourite of the Earl of Derby, bursts speed for poaching
  5. 7. (7) – Birthstone associated with August, often linked to protection and light green tones
  6. 9. (9) – White wine varietal whose pale hue comes from minimal skin contact
  7. 10. (7,5) – The P of PD James, mystery novel writer
  8. 11. (7) – Cornish brew whose name portends misfortune yet remains nationally adored
  9. 13. (10) – A soapy royal event
  10. 16. (4) – Lime ____ Blues band consisting of 2 families playing together
  11. 17. (9) – Stone curbing excess, amidst pancakes and penance
  12. 19. (10) – oddest pet that had 3 names, a wiry tail and a box of sand
  13. 22. (7) – the original Rocket Man
  14. 29. (4) – another name for castle in chess