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Crossword: Yule Be Puzzled #01

The Rocketts from Ashland Danceworks performed a dance routine as they led Santa’s entourage down Main Street Ashland. Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini
November 28, 2025

This week’s theme: local end-of-year holiday events. Solve it in your browser or download and print.
Next Friday’s crossword: CrosspOLLInation 2026 Winter #02. Check out the Mini crossword on Tuesdays.

Solve in Browser: an interactive puzzle appears below (see File: Help for how to use).
A larger screen can provide a better solving experience compared to a phone or mini tablet.
For a larger view, or if the puzzle is not visible, open puzzle in a new window.

Print: download .pdf files: puzzle, solution.
Paper copies may be available at Jackson County Library branches.

All crosswords: Ashland.news > Culture > Crossword.
About: general Q&A about crosswords in Ashland.news.
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Explanations of selected entries, theme, clues, etc.: (spoilers)

20A. FESTIVAL OF LIGHT
25A-1. ICE RINK
25A-2. CAROLERS
43A. FINE WOODWORKING
48A. CHRISTMAS MARKET

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