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"__ the season to be jolly . . ." (3)

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I believe the answer is:

(Other definitions for tis that I've seen before include "Contraction of it is" , "I confirm the identity of" , "It is shortened" , "For poet, that's" , "Sequel to "Angela's Ashes"" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times and the Newsday.
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