Put a Bow on it
What it means
Finish something off neatly, adding the last touch that makes it look complete.
Where it comes from
The bow is the last thing added to a parcel and the only part with no function whatsoever, which is a fair description of most finishing touches.
The puzzle it came from
Put a Bow on it was the answer to the Phrasicle of December 23, 2025. The clue read ____ a ____ on it, and the words came out of a grid where every neighbouring pair makes a two-word phrase.
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gift
bow
tie
break
room
london
fog
light
bulb
wattage
long
shot
put
down
time
snow
man
power
supply
chain
Phrasicle: Put a Bow on it