Night before Christmas or New Year’s Day

The Night Before… What?

Ah, the joys of a holiday crossword! There’s something extra satisfying about solving a puzzle themed around the festive season. But sometimes, those clues can be real head-scratchers.

This week, I stumbled upon a particularly tricky clue that left me stumped for far too long. It was a simple 7-letter word, but the definition was incredibly vague. It simply read: “

The night before Christmas or New Year’s Day.

”

My mind immediately went to the obvious choices: Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. But that felt too easy. Surely there was something more clever, something more hidden within the wording. I spent the next hour trying every synonym for “night,” every word related to the holiday season, even attempting to find a common denominator between Christmas and New Year’s Day. No luck.

Finally, I decided to take a break. I brewed a cup of hot cocoa, put on some festive tunes, and tried to clear my mind. Suddenly, the answer hit me like a snowball to the face. It was so simple, so obvious, that I couldn’t believe I had missed it.

Do you think you can solve this tricky crossword clue? Let me know in the comments what you came up with. And if you’re struggling, don’t worry – I’ll reveal the answer in my next blog post!

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Available Answers:

Eve.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: Daily Celebrity Crossword – 9/5/24 Top 40 Thursday