Mostly unnecessary things dropped during the festive season? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NEEDLES Mostly unnecessary things dropped during the festive season? (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Dec 25, 2024
5% HARVEST Inspiration for many seasonal festivals (7) New York Times May 31, 2026
5% MUSICONHOLI Songs heard during a colorful spring festival? (11) LA Times Daily May 8, 2026
5% OBVIATED Made unnecessary (8) Newsday Apr 17, 2026
5% ADO Unnecessary commotion (3)
5% OSCARSNUB Slight during awards season (9) LA Times Daily Apr 6, 2026
4% ONTHEWHOLE Mostly (10) The Telegraph Quick Jun 1, 2026
4% CAROL Festive song (5) Universal Jun 1, 2026
4% PADDING Quietly totting up unnecessary words (7) The Times Quick Cryptic Jun 1, 2026
4% WANES Drops off (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 30, 2026

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