THEME: The letters
N,
I,
G,
H, and
T are circled in the grid
GOOD ONES: Classic HYMN {& theme} SILENT NIGHT [silent in that the letters do not stand out]
Ones making the rounds? BARTENDERS [they literally make the rounds (drinks)]
Present day? CHRISTMAS [and the underlying theme of the puzzle with
seven references to the holiday]
BTW: Remove all doubt BE SURE [BE SURE = remove
self-doubt; prove = remove
all doubt]
Determined ahead of time PRESET [Uh, oh! L.A. Rewind will object since "PRE" is not needed and considered redundant, but it is colloquial.]
On Christmas Eve (DAY), getting a puzzle like this is a gift.
RATING:
Three grins = Loved it; Two grins = Enjoyed it; One grin = A bit bland for my taste; One teardrop = Not much fun
