“Christmas carol contraction” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TIS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Christmas carol contraction”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 4, 2025, where it runs at 28 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on October 4, 2025.