I prefer Scrabble to crosswords, never much cared for the oh-so-clever clues. Full disclosure: i have never completed one of those New York Times puzzles on my own. I do like easier ones. So, this looks like misplaced aggression on my part, i suppose. Or some kind of fantasy. And a bit of agenda.
A Crossword for Christmas
When I say A-cross, I don't mean Christ, I mean that grid in the New York Times; It's best Sundays, or holiday-sized... My crossword puzzle at Christmastime. [chorus] Let's keep the 'X' in our newspaper, Which may fail due to costly labor. Will Shortz developed us this favor, For Christmas don't let it disappear. "Mrs. Claus name" in just five letters, Seven down is "Holy Monseigneur," A question mark means a play on words, But the title is "Architect-cheer." [chorus] Pour the nog and put the timer on. Let's fill it before the time is gone. I won't look at crosswordsolver.com. My morning ritual in ink... and done! [chorus]
Not exactly snobbish, but this self-certainty might work best with a symphonic lead in and a pop/rock bridge. I’ll leave it to you.