SEPTEMBER – Holidays and Promotions |
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Puzzler Clues |
Puzzler Words |
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a fruity drink that’s sometimes pink |
punch |
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what a thrill, the cost is nil |
free |
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hang these high, to capture an eye |
certificate |
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cold or hot, its taste is sought |
chocolate |
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hands held high, and stars in the sky |
midnight |
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a gathering of many; celebration is plenty |
party |
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beneath this, lovers kiss |
mistletoe |
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moving around, to the musical sound |
dance |
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for a keepsake, it’s a picture you take |
photograph |
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red or white, its flowers are bright |
poinsettia |
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new ones make happy; run out and feel crappy |
product |
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glimmer and shine, hung about so fine |
decorate |
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holidays are this; the feeling is bliss |
special |
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don’t drink a lot, or your liver will rot |
alcohol |
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all part of a tree, and made up of me |
family |
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on land, sea, or air; these travel here to there |
packages |
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this doesn’t ignore for what’s in store |
planning |
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a sound so sincere, bringing tunes to the ear |
music |
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put this on your face for a pretty place |
makeup |
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there are four, which I totally adore |
season |
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commercials and news, our brains they abuse |
media |
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white and bright, covering all in sight |
snow |
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spending those bills we fret; it’s the part we most regret |
pay |
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opposite of wet, or skin that lacks sweat |
dry |
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to exchange for a fee, from a merchant to me |
sell |
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ACROSS |
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given with a bow, to loved ones you know |
gifts |
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striped with red; tastes good in your head (2 wds) |
candy cane |
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places goods are sold, from room temp to cold |
market |
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more than one, can be fun |
group |
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their giggles and smiles can set the mood, even to a grumpy old prude |
children |
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pop this in for a minty grin |
peppermint |
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Brits call it this; its total vacation bliss |
holiday |
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for greeting Claus, these deck the halls |
holly |
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means to move up, so don’t give up |
promotions |
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bring greetings to all; hang them on your wall |
cards |
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dollars go down, when presented in town |
coupon |
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prices in the store, with products galore |
retail |
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its wick will burn, as good smells churn |
candle |
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carve in a face, on its orange space |
pumpkin |
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given one day, to bring up pay |
raise |
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compensation made, for the period of time paid |
salary |
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a creamy drink, with cinnamon I think |
eggnog |
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something never had, that makes one glad |
new |
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this percent down, won’t make you frown |
discount |
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eaten to tide the hunger inside |
snacks |
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put to the test, for promotional best |
giveaway |
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used to hide the gift inside |
wrapping |