Clues for the word "TINSEL"
We've had 96 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 161 times in crosswords. It was last seen in New York Times crossword on September 13, 2026.
Definition of tinsel
- n. - A shining material used for ornamental purposes; especially, a very thin, gauzelike cloth with much gold or silver woven into it; also, very thin metal overlaid with a thin coating of gold or silver, brass foil, or the like.
- n. - Something shining and gaudy; something superficially shining and showy, or having a false luster, and more gay than valuable.
- a. - Showy to excess; gaudy; specious; superficial.
- v. t. - To adorn with tinsel; to deck out with cheap but showy ornaments; to make gaudy.
Referring Clues
- Glitter
- Decorative threads
- Christmas trimming
- Strands in the winter?
- Tree-trimming strands
- Christmas tree glitter
- Cheap, showy stuff
- Christmas tree brightener
- Tree trimming
- Hollywood glitter?
- Glittery decoration
- Fir coat?
- Glittery trim
- December purchase
- Silvery strands
- Christmas tree trimming
- Christmas tree strands
- Yule decoration
- Strands on a branch, perhaps
- Strands on a Christmas tree
- Seasonal trim
- Christmas tree trim
- Holiday glitter
- Christmas tree stuff
- Tree trim
- Christmas tree shimmer
- Hollywood glitter
- Christmas-tree glitter
- Tree decoration
- Yule tree decoration
- Winter trim
- Glittery tree decoration
- Yuletide buy
- Faux icicles
- Christmas tree decoration
- It hangs around trees
- Christmas glitter
- Glittery strand
- Strands in December?
- Strands in a tree
- Place to see stars
- Holiday sparklers
- Yule glitter
- Showy, valueless thing
- Christmas tree decor
- It dangles in December
- Decoration
- Christmas strands
- Showy decoration
- Sparkly strands
- End of year decoration
- Year-end decoration
- Listen out for decoration
- Christmas decoration
- Christmas 'rope'
- Glittering material
- Christmas (or Hollywood?) decoration
- Listen (anag) - something cheap and showy
- Use some tact in selecting what's for show
- Looking bright, is strangely silent
- 23 across (anag)
- Flashy money rarely half spent
- Listen (anag) - yarn interwoven with glitter
- Loss to Scots of what is showy but of little worth
- Lent is perhaps silent, but also lets in a show of gaudiness
- Gaudy containers online
- Holiday trimmings
- Xmas glitter
- Show can almost be bought
- Christmas decoration's rustling? Listen!
- Sparkly festive 'rope'
- Glitter on Christmas trees
- Christmas decoration from Oxford Street in Selfridges
- Strips on a tree
- Listen out for Christmas decoration
- Yuletide trim
- Wild inlets can be pretty
- Glittery holiday strips
- Glittery strips
- Glitter on a Christmas tree
- Glittery strands
- Sparkly Christmas tree decoration
- Glittery addition to a Christmas tree
- Sparkly strands on a tree
- May be silent, but it looks good
- Sparkly strands on a Christmas tree
- Yule tree trimming
- Tree decor
- Hair ___ (thin, glimmery hair accessories)
- Seasonal decoration from the Old French for "sparkle"
- Strands in the winter?
- What might be hung from the item hidden in this puzzle
- Shiny festive décor
- Shimmering threads
- Holiday trim
- Glittery holiday strands
Last Seen In
- New York Times - September 13, 2026
- Mirror Daily - September 09, 2026
- Mirror Daily - August 31, 2026
- Penny Dell Daily - July 16, 2026
- Penny Dell Daily - July 11, 2026
- Daily Quick - July 07, 2026
- Mirror Daily - July 02, 2026
- Evening Standard Cryptic - June 08, 2026
- Mirror Daily - June 06, 2026
- New Zealand Herald - May 20, 2026
- Penny Dell Daily - April 23, 2026
- Mirror Daily - April 09, 2026
- Daily Cryptic - April 03, 2026
- Your Life Choices - December 22, 2025
- Mirror Daily - December 15, 2025
- Mindfood Daily - November 21, 2025
- Mirror Daily - November 13, 2025
- Mirror Daily - August 21, 2025
- LA Times - August 10, 2025
- Daily Cryptic - August 06, 2025
- Mirror Daily - April 28, 2025
- Evening Standard Easy - March 03, 2025
- Mirror Daily - February 12, 2025
- New York Times - January 12, 2025
- Daily Cryptic - January 03, 2025
- New York Times - December 25, 2024
- Mirror Daily - November 28, 2024
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - October 10, 2024
- LA Times - August 31, 2024
- Mirror Daily - July 31, 2024
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