One Word Wonder

Well done!
A little ambiguity keeps it interesting...

I got it, but didn't 'get' it, but I learned from it. Murdoctor always makes me think too much right before bed (EST). Nice one !

[1] If by "ambiguity" you mean "absolutely no idea", then I must be very interested!

Should have been a Christmas puzzle.

no clue...anyone??

Salt?

[5] [6] how many lines are in that design? start with that.

[7] 5 or 15,depending upon how you count....and 5 numbers and 15 letters...i still don't taste the salt, but thanks for the effort

[8] take your first guess and guess what the two missing items are. you have four items given, add two more and make a list.

Knew the solve method, but ended up having to come back to the puzzle later and realize that some words were backwards.

[4] Subtle salt, but didn't help me.

thanks [9], just what i needed!

[9] & [10] Thanks! Couldn't have done it without you.

[11], [12]...better than I, I will have to take a break and come back..........clueless...I think the salt has disturbed my electrolytes...I feel worse off than ever....

Murdoctor, the master of misery. I can't even attempt it now, not after the miserable Tarheel performance.

do the colors have anything to do with it?

Coach Kiffen is a weasel

[14] [15] this is a fairly simple puzzle. once you get it ofc. treat it as a simple crossword. only the words are on the lines instead of between the lines.

Wow, not a good puzzle for someone who doesn't observe Christmas.

I observe Christmas and it still took me 2 hours to get it. Good one!!

[17] you salty dog, you. Made it too easy!

Very nice!

I don't always understand the puzzle, whether or not I observe Christmas, but sometimes you just have to put in what you've got.

Anyone want to help out a noob?

[23] I had to get help from a friend offline :( but any more salt than [17] gave and we'd ruin it. Look at [9] & [10] too. (But ignore reference to 'make a list' - that confused me)