| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SHORTESTDAY | Dec. 21-22 |
| SOLSTICE | Sun's spot circa Dec. 22 |
| SIAM | Jap ally since Dec. 21, 1941. |
| STALIN | Septuagenarian, as of Dec. 21, 1949. |
| CROSSWORDPUZZLE | Arthur Wynne invention: Dec. 21, 1913 |
| POWEREDFLIGHT | Famous Dec. 17 venture for the 21-Acrosses |
| SPELLMAN | Wearer of the red hat since Dec. 21, 1945. |
| solstice | the time in summer (June 21) or winter (Dec. 21) when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator |
