Crossword answer
TINSEL
6 letters · Used for 10 different clues · 16 appearances · Last seen New York Times, September 13, 2026
Letter pattern
TINSEL
Clues that lead to TINSEL
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Glittery holiday strands6New York TimesSep 13, 2026
Strands for showing off6NewsdayJul 4, 2026
May be silent, but it looks good6Evening StandardJun 8, 2026
Containers found with the Spanish Christmas decoration6Daily ExpressApr 25, 2026
Holiday tree decoration6Eugene ShefferDec 5, 2025
Christmas decoration6Evening StandardMar 3, 2025
Shiny festive décor6New York TimesJan 12, 2025
Looking bright, is strangely silent6Evening StandardSep 28, 2023
Christmas tree shimmer6Eugene ShefferDec 25, 2021
Wild inlets can be pretty6Evening StandardSep 18, 2019
About TINSEL in crosswords
TINSEL is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 16 times in our database across 10 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Glittery holiday strands” in the New York Times crossword on September 13, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
REFORMImprove
FANFICSome unofficial sequels, informally
RHYMESNursery ___ ("Georgie Porgie" and "Humpty Dumpty," for two)
ENABLEEmpower
PLUMPSShows preference for the soft chunks
SHOVELDig up dirt, say
INDENTSet right?
ENCASEPlace in a crate
LEADER__ of the pack
PAPERSSome desktop clutter
ROOMIESuite sharer
ANIMALKid's cookie shape
SLEEPYDrowsy
ERRANTOff-target
Every appearance of TINSEL (16)
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Sep 13, 2026
Glittery holiday strands · New York Times · 78 Down
Jul 4, 2026
Strands for showing off · Newsday · Down
Jun 8, 2026
May be silent, but it looks good · Evening Standard · 9 Down
Apr 25, 2026
Containers found with the Spanish Christmas decoration · Daily Express · 27 Across
Dec 5, 2025
Holiday tree decoration · Eugene Sheffer · 35 Across
Mar 3, 2025
Christmas decoration · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Jan 12, 2025
Shiny festive décor · New York Times · 41 Down
Sep 28, 2023
Looking bright, is strangely silent · Evening Standard · 9 Down
Mar 15, 2023
Christmas decoration · Evening Standard · 1 Across
Dec 25, 2021
Christmas tree shimmer · Eugene Sheffer · 50 Across
Apr 8, 2021
May be silent, but it looks good · Evening Standard · 9 Down
Dec 9, 2020
Christmas tree shimmer · Eugene Sheffer · 38 Down
Nov 27, 2019
Christmas decoration · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Sep 18, 2019
Wild inlets can be pretty · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Jun 19, 2019
Christmas decoration · Evening Standard · 1 Across
Nov 14, 2018
Christmas decoration · Evening Standard · 1 Down