NYT Mini · 5-Down · 5 letters
Christmas carols NYT Mini crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 19, 2026
Answer
NOELS
Why NOELS fits
NOELS can mean Christmas carols or songs. The plural clue matches the plural answer, while NOEL's strong association with Christmas supplies the definition.
Clue signal
The clue is plural, so the answer must also be a plural noun.
NOELS meaning
Christmas songs or carols; the plural of noel in its song sense.
Where this clue appeared
5-Down in NYT Mini puzzle for August 18, 2026.
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