“Jingle Bells” contraction Crossword Clue

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“Jingle Bells” contraction Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

CONTRACTION (noun)
1. the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
2. (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
JINGLE (verb)
1. make a sound typical of metallic objects
JINGLE (noun)
1. a metallic sound
2. a comic verse of irregular measure

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