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New Year's Day Cryptic

Item in magazine: 'Wye, a river offering special time' (3,4)

Answer: NEWYEAR


Boxing Day Cryptic

Deal with a shift Boxing Day (7)

Answer: ADDRESS


Christmas Day Cryptic

Christmas visitors marvellous? Not entirely (4)

Answer: MAGI


Start of Winter Cryptic

Dorset resorts - fine breaks we look to after winter (7)

Answer: DEFROST


Thanksgiving (USA) Cryptic

Lack indication of early New England winter? (9)

Answer: SHORTFALL


International Men's Day Cryptic

Tunesmith, perhaps one with his head in the clouds? (6)

Answer: AIRMAN


Bonfire Night Cryptic

Somewhat treasonous motive (6)

Answer: REASON


World Students Day Cryptic

Tradesperson not so happy to accommodate learner (7)

Answer: SADDLER


Talk Like a Pirate Day Cryptic

Modern pirate runs after sailor within island (9)

Answer: SKYJACKER


Towel Day Cryptic

Garden tool not right - it should be drier (5)

Answer: TOWEL

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