This Christmas crossword appeared in The Week magazine on 20 December 2025. Subscribe here to receive the print magazine.
ACROSS: 1 Password 5 Egress 10 Comma 11 Small beer 12 North Pole 13 Eased 14 Starve 15 Earlobe 18 Igneous 20 Betide 22 Title 24 Dissipate 25 Newsagent 26 Viola 27 Estate 28 Spirited
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DOWN: 1 Pacing 2 Samaritan 3 Weather forecast 4 Restore 6 Golden retriever 7 Evens 8 Shredder 9 Varese 16 Odd man out 17 Distance 19 Sadden 20 Bus stop 21 Repaid 23 To wit
Clue of the week: Elizabeth I’s favourite cheese (9, first letter L)
Solution: LEICESTER
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