Courier Crossword Corner December 27, 2023

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  1. 5. Winter holiday celebrated by the Zuni and Hopi tribes on the winter solstice
  2. 7. The rate increase for Niwot Sanitation customers is to fund these to meet new water treatment standards
  3. 8. Some believe winter holidays are intended to ___ people up during the short days and long nights of winter
  4. 9. E.T.D.M.T.Y.S. stands for “Expect To Do More Than Your (this)"
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  1. 1. Wishing all our readers this
  2. 2. NHS boys team at the midpoint of the season
  3. 3. Common day for winter celebrations
  4. 4. Senior NHS basketball player known for helping younger teammates
  5. 6. New Year's cocktail: Gin ___