27 Across

NYT Daily • August 12, 2025

Edible Christmas ornament

Answer:

CANDYCANE

Hint:

This striped holiday treat is often hung on trees and shaped like a shepherd's crook.

Explanation:

The clue "Edible Christmas ornament" hints at something festive that can be eaten and is often used as decoration. A candy cane fits perfectly—it's a classic holiday treat shaped like a cane, commonly hung on trees. The answer "CANDYCANE" combines "candy" (edible) and "cane" (ornament-like shape), making it a straightforward yet clever solution.

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